Chess Puzzle #0i8i2 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e3; rook e2; bishop d4; pawns a2/c3/d7/e6/f7/g4/h3. Black: king f8; rook b2; bishops c6/e7; pawns a3/c4/d5/g5/h4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe2+ — rook b2→e2, captures rook, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxe2 — king e3→e2, captures rook. Opponent replies Bxd7 (bishop c6→d7, captures pawn).
3. Best move: exd7 — pawn e6→d7, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, short. The key move Kxe2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/3PbP2/2b1P3/3p2p1/2pB2Pp/p1P1K2P/Pr2R3/8 b - - 2 47

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