Chess Puzzle #1Vvh0 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h3; rooks g1/g8; bishop h8; pawns b5/c4/d5/f5/f6. Black: king e8; queen e2; bishops c7/h5; pawns c5/d6/e4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd7 — king e8→d7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: R1g7+ — rook g1→g7, gives check. Opponent replies Bf7 (bishop h5→f7).
3. Best move: Rxf7# — rook g7→f7, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxf7# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 4k1RB/2b5/3p1P2/1PpP1P1b/2P1p3/7K/4q3/6R1 b - - 9 55

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