Chess Puzzle #2KhgP — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g3; rook b7; bishop e5; pawns a2/c4/f3/g4/h3. Black: king g8; rook d6; knight h4; pawns a6/b6/c5/f7/g5/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re6 — rook d6→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb8+ — rook b7→b8, gives check. Opponent replies Re8 (rook e6→e8).
3. Best move: Rxe8# — rook b8→e8, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, pillsburys mate, short. The combination ends with Rxe8# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1R3p1p/pp1r4/2p1B1p1/2P3Pn/5PKP/P7/8 b - - 3 28

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