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

Position

White: king h2; rook c5; bishop c2; pawns f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rook d8; bishop d5; pawns b7/c3/f7/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd6 — rook d8→d6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc8+ — rook c5→c8, gives check. Opponent replies Rd8 (rook d6→d8).
3. Best move: Rxd8# — rook c8→d8, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/1p3pp1/7p/2Rb4/8/2p4P/2B2PPK/8 b - - 3 29

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