Chess Puzzle #2vA5r — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c1; queen e5; bishop g5; knight b1; pawns b4/f2/h3. Black: king a4; rook c8; pawn b3. White is ahead by 12 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb2 — king c1→b2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc2+ — rook c8→c2, gives check. Opponent replies Ka1 (king b2→a1).
3. Best move: Ra2# — rook c2→a2, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Ra2# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/8/8/4Q1B1/kP6/1p5P/5P2/1NK5 w - - 1 38

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