Chess Puzzle #1EEFM — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f2; rook d8; bishop c3; pawns a2/e3/g2/g5/h2. Black: king f7; rook a8; bishops c5/c8; pawns a7/c6/e6/g6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb7 — bishop c8→b7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd7+ — rook d8→d7, gives check. Opponent replies Ke8 (king f7→e8).
3. Best move: Rxb7 — rook d7→b7, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Rd7+.

Position data

FEN: r1bR4/p4k2/2p1p1p1/2b3P1/8/2B1P3/P4KPP/8 b - - 3 27

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