Chess Puzzle #12lnh — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g6; rook b6; pawns b2/d3. Black: king e7; bishop c2; pawns b5/d4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxb5 — rook b6→b5, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxd3+ — bishop c2→d3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kg5 (king g6→g5).
3. Best move: Bxb5 — bishop d3→b5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move Bxd3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/4k3/1R4K1/1p6/3p4/3P4/1Pb5/8 w - - 3 53

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