Chess Puzzle #0t9yG — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 736 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, fork, short.

Position

White: king h2; bishop f3; pawns a2/c2/g2. Black: king f7; rook a6; pawns a7/g6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rxa2 — rook a6→a2, captures pawn. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Bd5+ — bishop f3→d5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king f7→e7).
  3. Best move: Bxa2 — bishop d5→a2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Bd5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/p4k2/r5p1/8/8/5B2/P1P3PK/8 b - - 3 43

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