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

Position

White: king b1; rook b5; bishop c2; pawns f2/g3/h4. Black: king e5; rook f3; pawns d2/d5/f6/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb3 — bishop c2→b3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxb3+ — rook f3→b3, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Rxb3 (rook b5→b3, captures rook).
3. Best move: d1=Q+ — pawn d2→d1, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, promotion, short. The key move Rxb3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5p2/1R1pk2p/7P/5rP1/2Bp1P2/1K6 w - - 0 47

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