Chess Puzzle #L5Cva — Intermediate, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; rook d1; bishops a5/f5; pawns b4/c5/g2/h3. Black: king h8; rooks a2/e7; bishop e5; pawns b7/c6/f6/g5/g7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf4 — bishop e5→f4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd8+ — rook d1→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Re8 (rook e7→e8).
3. Best move: Rxe8# — rook d8→e8, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 7k/1p2r1p1/2p2p2/B1P1bBp1/1P6/7P/r5P1/3R3K b - - 7 50

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