Chess Puzzle #0k6BF — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; rook c6; bishop h6; pawns a3/f2/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rook d1; bishop f6; pawns a5/c3/e6/f7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra1 — rook d1→a1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc8+ — rook c6→c8, gives check. Opponent replies Bd8 (bishop f6→d8).
3. Best move: Rxd8# — rook c8→d8, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, pillsburys mate, short. The combination ends with Rxd8# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5p1p/2R1pbpB/p7/8/P1p3P1/5PKP/3r4 b - - 1 28

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