Chess Puzzle #1mr6x — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king d2; rook a1; pawns b4/c3/d4/g2/g3/h4. Black: king e4; rook h8; bishop c4; pawns a2/b6/d5/f6/g4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f5 — pawn f6→f5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Re1+ — rook a1→e1, gives check. Opponent replies Be2 (bishop c4→e2).
3. Best move: Rxe2# — rook e1→e2, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxe2# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 7r/8/1p3p2/3p4/1PbPk1pP/2P3P1/p2K2P1/R7 b - - 0 55

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