Chess Puzzle #0TOrB — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c5; rook f8; bishop e7; pawns b4/f6. Black: king c7; rook f4; bishop e6; pawns b5/f7/g6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc4 — bishop e6→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bd6+ — bishop e7→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Kd7 (king c7→d7).
3. Best move: Bxf4 — bishop d6→f4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Bd6+.

Position data

FEN: 5R2/2k1Bp2/4bPp1/1pK5/1P3r2/8/8/8 b - - 5 47

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