Chess Puzzle #1Df7T — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; rook d8; bishop c4; pawns b3/f2/g3/h4. Black: king c5; rook c1; bishop g4; pawns g6/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd2 — king c3→d2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook c1→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Ke3 (king d2→e3).
3. Best move: Rxd8 — rook d1→d8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short, skewer. The key move is Rd1+.

Position data

FEN: 3R4/8/6p1/2k4p/2B3bP/1PK3P1/5P2/2r5 w - - 9 40

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