Pillsbury's Mate: chess tactic

Check with the rook while the bishop restricts the king.

A rook gives check while a bishop helps take away the king’s escapes. The pieces work together: the rook supplies the checking line and the bishop controls squares the king might otherwise use.

• Identify the rook’s checking line.
• Identify the bishop’s controlled escape squares.
• Check whether the opponent can block or capture the rook.