Chess Puzzle #1du3P — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook b8; bishop d5; pawns a2/b5/f2/g2/h4. Black: king h7; rook d2; bishop g7; pawns a5/e4/g6/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxe4 — bishop d5→e4, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d2→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
3. Best move: Be5+ — bishop g7→e5, gives check.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 1R6/6bk/6pp/pP1B4/4p2P/8/P2r1PP1/6K1 w - - 8 35

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