Chess Puzzle #gJJOZ — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; rook g1; knight e6; pawns b3/d6. Black: king g8; rook d4; bishop b2; pawns a2/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf7 — king g8→f7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rg7+ — rook g1→g7, gives check. Opponent replies Ke8 (king f7→e8).
3. Best move: Re7# — rook g7→e7, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Re7# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/8/3PN3/5K1p/3r4/1P6/pb6/6R1 b - - 3 46

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