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

Position

White: king h1; rook f6; pawns a4/g5. Black: king g3; rook e2; knight f5; pawn h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf5 — rook f6→f5, captures knight. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Re1+ — rook e2→e1, gives check. Opponent replies Rf1 (rook f5→f1).
3. Best move: Rxf1# — rook e1→f1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5R2/5nPp/P7/6k1/4r3/7K w - - 3 41

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