Chess Puzzle #0TuVl — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e2; rook f3; bishop d8; pawns a4/c3/d2/e4/f2/h5. Black: king g7; rook a6; bishop a7; pawns c4/e5/f6/g5/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf6+ — bishop d8→f6, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf6 — rook a6→f6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxf6 (rook f3→f6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxf6 — king g7→f6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3B4/b5kp/r4p2/4p1pP/P1p1P3/2P2R2/3PKP2/8 w - - 3 46

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