Chess Puzzle #2BsHa — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1067 · Beginner · endgame, mate, mate in 2, short.

Position

White: king g1; rook g7; bishop f7; pawns a2/g4. Black: king g3; rook b2; pawns a5/b7/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bb3 — bishop f7→b3. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b2→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Bd1 (bishop b3→d1).
  3. Best move: Rxd1# — rook b1→d1, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/1p3BR1/7p/p7/6P1/6k1/Pr6/6K1 w - - 2 46

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