Chess Puzzle #0hB6F — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook c7; bishop g5; pawns a2/b2/c3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook e5; bishop g7; pawns a7/b7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h4 — pawn h2→h4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Re1+ — rook e5→e1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
3. Best move: Be5+ — bishop g7→e5, gives check. Opponent replies f4 (pawn f2→f4).
4. Best move: Bxc7 — bishop e5→c7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame. The key move is Re1+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/ppR3bp/6p1/4r1B1/8/2P5/PP3PPP/6K1 w - - 0 24

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