Chess Puzzle #0uAqp — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b3; rook a6; bishop c4; pawn h6. Black: king f8; rooks d2/g1; bishop f6; pawns e3/e7/h7. Black is ahead by 7 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e2 — pawn e3→e2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ra8+ — rook a6→a8, gives check. Opponent replies Rd8 (rook d2→d8).
3. Best move: Rxd8# — rook a8→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: 5k2/4p2p/R4b1P/8/2B5/1K2p3/3r4/6r1 b - - 3 41

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