Chess Puzzle #1M7hr — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f3; rook b1; knight f7; pawns b4/g2. Black: king h6; rook a8; bishop c8; knight d5; pawns a7/b7/c6/f4/g6. Black is ahead by 6 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh5 — king h6→h5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rh1+ — rook b1→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Bh3 (bishop c8→h3).
3. Best move: Rxh3# — rook h1→h3, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxh3# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: r1b5/pp3N2/2p3pk/3n4/1P3p2/5K2/6P1/1R6 b - - 3 33

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