Chess Puzzle #59DtF — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e4; rook d7; bishop g4; pawns a2/c2/e6/h3. Black: king g6; rook e8; bishop d6; pawns a7/b7/c6/c7/g5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a6 — pawn a7→a6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bf5+ — bishop g4→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Kh6 (king g6→h6).
3. Best move: Rh7# — rook d7→h7, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, opera mate, short. The combination ends with Rh7# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/pppR4/2pbP1k1/6p1/4K1B1/7P/P1P5/8 b - - 6 28

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