Chess Puzzle #4NwJW — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h3; rooks b4/e1; bishop f4; pawns a4/d4/f2/g3. Black: king f3; rook a7; bishop d3; pawns d5/e2. White is ahead by 7 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb3 — rook b4→b3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh7+ — rook a7→h7, gives check. Opponent replies Bh6 (bishop f4→h6).
3. Best move: Rxh6# — rook h7→h6, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rxh6# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/r7/8/3p4/PR1P1B2/3b1kPK/4pP2/4R3 w - - 1 41

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