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

Position

White: king g3; queen f3; bishop f5; pawns a2/g2/h3. Black: king e5; rook d4; bishop g1; knight d3; pawns c4/f6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxd3 — bishop f5→d3, captures knight. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd3 — rook d4→d3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kg4 (king g3→g4).
3. Best move: Rxf3 — rook d3→f3, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pin, short. The key move Rxd3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5p2/4kB2/2pr4/3n1QKP/P5P1/6b1 w - - 16 46

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