Chess Puzzle #5FakL — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; rook f6; knight d5; pawns a6/e4/f3/g2. Black: king f2; rook a8; knight c5; pawns e5/g5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc7 — knight d5→c7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh8+ — rook a8→h8, gives check. Opponent replies Rh6 (rook f6→h6).
3. Best move: Rxh6# — rook h8→h6, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: r7/8/P4R2/2nNp1p1/4P3/5P2/5kPK/8 w - - 5 49

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