Chess Puzzle #2w0K4 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f2; rook d8; bishop e3; pawns a3/g2/h4. Black: king g7; rook c7; bishop c4; pawns a7/b6/e4/g6/h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf7 — bishop c4→f7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bd4+ — bishop e3→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Kh7 (king g7→h7).
3. Best move: Rh8# — rook d8→h8, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, opera mate, short. The combination ends with Rh8# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 3R4/p1r3k1/1p4p1/7p/2b1p2P/P3B3/5KP1/8 b - - 0 35

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