Chess Puzzle #1tv6f — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; rook f6; bishop e3; pawns b5/f2/f4. Black: king d5; rook g8; bishop b3; pawn b6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f5 — pawn f4→f5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bd1+ — bishop b3→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kf4 (king f3→f4).
3. Best move: Rg4# — rook g8→g4, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rg4# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6r1/8/1p3R2/1P1k4/5P2/1b2BK2/5P2/8 w - - 9 43

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