Chess Puzzle #1p9r6 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g4; rook d6; knight h5; pawns b3/g6. Black: king g8; rook e7; bishop e1; knight b4; pawns a6/b5. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc3 — bishop e1→c3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd8+ — rook d6→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Re8 (rook e7→e8).
3. Best move: Rxe8# — rook d8→e8, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxe8# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/4r3/p2R2P1/1p5N/1n4K1/1P6/8/4b3 b - - 2 55

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