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

Position

White: king h1; rooks c1/f3; knight a4; pawns b2/g2/h4. Black: king g7; rook d2; bishop d6; pawns c4/h6. White is ahead by 6 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc4 — rook c1→c4, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d2→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Rf1 (rook f3→f1).
3. Best move: Rxf1# — rook d1→f1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, pillsburys mate, short. The combination ends with Rxf1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/6k1/3b3p/8/N1p4P/5R2/1P1r2P1/2R4K w - - 0 39

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