Chess Puzzle #1eo8j — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; rook b1; pawns f4/h5. Black: king h6; rook b3; pawn b2. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxh5 — king h6→h5, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rh1+ — rook b1→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Rh3 (rook b3→h3).
3. Best move: Rxh3# — rook h1→h3, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/8/7k/5K1P/5P2/1r6/1p6/1R6 b - - 11 60

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