Chess Puzzle #13uTO — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook b2; bishop d1; pawns c4/e4/f2/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rook a4; bishops d2/h3; pawns c5/d6/f7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc3 — bishop d2→c3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb8+ — rook b2→b8, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king g8→g7).
3. Best move: Bxa4 — bishop d1→a4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move is Rb8+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5p1p/3p2p1/2p5/r1P1P3/6Pb/1R1b1P1P/3B2K1 b - - 4 28

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