Chess Puzzle #0v7tN — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Rating 989 · Beginner · endgame, mate, mate in 2, rook endgame, short.

Position

White: king g2; rooks b7/g6; pawns b3/g4/h3. Black: king f8; rooks c3/d8; pawn a6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rh6 — rook g6→h6. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rd2+ — rook d8→d2, gives check. Opponent replies Kf1 (king g2→f1).
  3. Best move: Rc1# — rook c3→c1, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, rook endgame, short. The combination ends with Rc1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 3r1k2/1R6/p5R1/8/6P1/1Pr4P/6K1/8 w - - 2 43

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