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

Position

White: king g1; rooks b1/d7; pawn c5. Black: king g8; rooks a2/e2; bishop g2; pawns a7/f5/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 6 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc6 — bishop g2→c6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb8+ — rook b1→b8, gives check. Opponent replies Re8 (rook e2→e8).
3. Best move: Rxe8# — rook b8→e8, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p2R3p/6p1/2P2p2/8/8/r3r1b1/1R4K1 b - - 6 38

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