Chess Puzzle #0b0SR — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook c6; bishop a5; pawns f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rook a8; bishop a7; pawns d5/g6/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra6 — rook c6→a6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxf2+ — bishop a7→f2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf2 (king g1→f2, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Rxa6 — rook a8→a6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, discovered attack, endgame, short. The key move Bxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: r5k1/b7/2R3p1/B2p3p/8/7P/5PP1/6K1 w - - 0 35

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