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

Position

White: king g3; rook b8; bishop e4; pawns c4/d3/g4/h3. Black: king g7; rook a8; bishop d4; pawns b2/c5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxa8 — bishop e4→a8, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Be5+ — bishop d4→e5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king g3→f3).
3. Best move: Bxb8 — bishop e5→b8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Be5+.

Position data

FEN: rR6/6k1/8/2p5/2PbB1P1/3P2KP/1p6/8 w - - 0 53

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