Chess Puzzle #1APU7 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; rook a2; bishop e4; pawns a6/f4/g3/h2. Black: king f7; rook a4; bishop a7; pawn g4. White is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxa2 — rook a4→a2, captures rook. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bd5+ — bishop e4→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/b4k2/P7/8/r3BPp1/3K2P1/R6P/8 b - - 10 44

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