Chess Puzzle #3lPMj — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h5; rooks e7/f2; knight f8; pawns e3/g4/h3. Black: king g8; rook h1; bishop e4; pawns d5/f6/g5. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ng6 — knight f8→g6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxh3+ — rook h1→h3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Nh4 (knight g6→h4).
3. Best move: Rxh4# — rook h3→h4, captures knight, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, pillsburys mate, short. The combination ends with Rxh4# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 5Nk1/4R3/5p2/3p2pK/4b1P1/4P2P/5R2/7r w - - 2 32

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