Chess Puzzle #0GOBM — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks b3/c1; bishop a3; pawns a2/b4/d2/f2/h2. Black: king c4; rooks a8/d8; bishop e5; pawns a7/c7/d3/f7/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb5 — king c4→b5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc5+ — rook c1→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Kb6 (king b5→b6).
3. Best move: Rxe5 — rook c5→e5, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Rc5+.

Position data

FEN: r2r4/p1p2ppp/8/4b3/1Pk5/BR1p4/P2P1P1P/2R3K1 b - - 5 21

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