Chess Puzzle #1jeLz — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c1; rook a6; knight d3; pawns c2/f3/g2/h3. Black: king d4; rook b8; knight c3; pawns a7/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxa7 — rook a6→a7, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b8→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Kd2 (king c1→d2).
3. Best move: Rd1# — rook b1→d1, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 1r6/p7/R6p/8/3k4/2nN1P1P/2P3P1/2K5 w - - 12 42

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