Chess Puzzle #28tCG — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c7; rook g2; pawn b3. Black: king a8; rook f6; knight b2. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nd3 — knight b2→d3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ra2+ — rook g2→a2, gives check. Opponent replies Ra6 (rook f6→a6).
3. Best move: Rxa6# — rook a2→a6, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxa6# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: k7/2K5/5r2/8/8/1P6/1n4R1/8 b - - 1 49

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