Chess Puzzle #1M1PP — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f1; rook a2; bishop e5; pawns a4/g3/h2. Black: king c1; rook g4; pawns d2/f5. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf4 — bishop e5→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf4+ — rook g4→f4, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies gxf4 (pawn g3→f4, captures rook).
3. Best move: d1=Q+ — pawn d2→d1, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, promotion, short. The key move Rxf4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/4Bp2/P5r1/6P1/R2p3P/2k2K2 w - - 0 39

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