Chess Puzzle #10T8m — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook a6; bishop c5; pawns b2/c2. Black: king c8; rook h8; bishop g5; pawns c6/e4/e5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf4 — bishop g5→f4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ra8+ — rook a6→a8, gives check. Opponent replies Kd7 (king c8→d7).
3. Best move: Rxh8 — rook a8→h8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, short, skewer. The key move is Ra8+.

Position data

FEN: 2k4r/8/R1p5/2B1p1b1/4p3/8/1PP3K1/8 b - - 0 35

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