Chess Puzzle #1rb1d — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook f3; bishop h3; pawns d4/f2/g2. Black: king g7; rook b4; bishop d6; pawn h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd3 — rook f3→d3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b4→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Rd1 (rook d3→d1).
3. Best move: Rxd1# — rook b1→d1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/6k1/3b3p/8/1r1P4/5R1B/5PP1/6K1 w - - 0 49

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