Chess Puzzle #2Jp6T — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b1; rook f6; knight e5; pawns b2/g6/h4. Black: king h5; rook h2; knight d4; pawns a5/b3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g7 — pawn g6→g7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh1+ — rook h2→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Rf1 (rook f6→f1).
3. Best move: Rxf1# — rook h1→f1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxf1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5RP1/p3N2k/3n3P/1p6/1P5r/1K6 w - - 3 50

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