Chess Puzzle #3Cn4u — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b1; rook d4; bishop f5; pawn h3. Black: king a4; rook e3; bishop f4; pawns a5/c3/g5/h4. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb3 — king a4→b3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bc2+ — bishop f5→c2, gives check. Opponent replies Ka3 (king b3→a3).
3. Best move: Ra4# — rook d4→a4, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, opera mate, short. The combination ends with Ra4# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/p4Bp1/k2R1b1p/2p1r2P/8/1K6 b - - 1 53

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