Chess Puzzle #0fSpu — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Rating 557 · Beginner · endgame, mate, mate in 2, short.

Position

White: king g1; rook f5; bishop c3; pawns a3/b2/f2/g2. Black: king e6; rook d6; pawns a6/g3. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rh5 — rook f5→h5. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d6→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Be1 (bishop c3→e1).
  3. Best move: Rxe1# — rook d1→e1, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxe1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p2rk3/5R2/8/P1B3p1/1P3PP1/6K1 w - - 0 39

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