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

Position

White: king f2; rook b4; bishop g3; pawns a4/b3/g2/h3. Black: king e7; rook a7; bishop g7; pawns f5/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb6 — rook b4→b6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bd4+ — bishop g7→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Ke2 (king f2→e2).
3. Best move: Bxb6 — bishop d4→b6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Bd4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/r3k1b1/7p/5p2/PR6/1P4BP/5KP1/8 w - - 0 41

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