Chess Puzzle #0Ahyx — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook f3; bishop a8; pawns e2/f2/h3. Black: king g5; bishops e5/f5; pawn g6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Be4 — bishop a8→e4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxe4 — bishop f5→e4, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kg1 (king g2→g1).
3. Best move: Bxf3 — bishop e4→f3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, pin, short. The key move Bxe4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: B7/8/6p1/4bbk1/8/5R1P/4PPK1/8 w - - 3 45

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