Chess Puzzle #1kz6I — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h3; rook b6; bishop c5; pawns b4/f2/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rook d1; bishops d5/f6; pawns f7/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb1 — rook d1→b1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb8+ — rook b6→b8, gives check. Opponent replies Bd8 (bishop f6→d8).
3. Best move: Rxd8# — rook b8→d8, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5ppp/1R3b2/2Bb4/1P6/6PK/5P1P/3r4 b - - 4 28

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