Chess Puzzle #0qj29 — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; rook b7; bishop c6; pawns d5/g2/h3. Black: king f6; rook b3; bishop e1; pawn b4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: d6 — pawn d5→d6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bg3+ — bishop e1→g3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king h2→g1).
3. Best move: Rb1# — rook b3→b1, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rb1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/1R6/2B2k2/3P4/1p6/1r5P/6PK/4b3 w - - 1 40

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