Chess Puzzle #1Xq2H — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f1; rook b6; bishop e7; pawn g6. Black: king g8; rooks c2/g2; pawns a4/f7/g7/h4. Black is ahead by 5 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h3 — pawn h4→h3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb8+ — rook b6→b8, gives check. Opponent replies Rc8 (rook c2→c8).
3. Best move: Rxc8# — rook b8→c8, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxc8# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/4Bpp1/1R4P1/8/p6p/8/2r3r1/5K2 b - - 0 41

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