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

Position

White: king g3; rook b6; knight h6; pawn h3. Black: king f8; rook g2; knight e1; pawn b4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh4 — king g3→h4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nf3+ — knight e1→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kh5 (king h4→h5).
3. Best move: Rg5# — rook g2→g5, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rg5# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/8/1R5N/8/1p6/6KP/6r1/4n3 w - - 0 41

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