Chess Puzzle #1jY7l — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rook g4; pawns b6/f3/h3. Black: king b8; rook h5; knight g7; pawn b7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne6 — knight g7→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rg8+ — rook g4→g8, gives check. Opponent replies Nd8 (knight e6→d8).
3. Best move: Rxd8# — rook g8→d8, captures knight, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxd8# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 1k6/1p4n1/1P6/7r/6R1/5P1P/5K2/8 b - - 1 51

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