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

Rating 1061 · Beginner · attraction, crushing, endgame, master, short.

Position

White: king e1; rook d1; bishop e2; pawns a6/g3/h2. Black: king e4; rook a3; bishop f3; pawns e3/g6/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rb1 — rook d1→b1. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Bxe2 — bishop f3→e2, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kxe2 (king e1→e2, captures bishop).
  3. Best move: Ra2+ — rook a3→a2, gives check.

Tactical themes

attraction, crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move Bxe2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/P5p1/8/4k3/r3pbP1/4B2P/3RK3 w - - 3 42

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