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

Position

White: king d2; rooks c8/g6; pawns b5/c4/d3/f2. Black: king b6; rook f7; bishop d6; pawns b7/d5/f6/h4/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh6 — rook g6→h6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bf4+ — bishop d6→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Kc3 (king d2→c3).
3. Best move: Bxh6 — bishop f4→h6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Bf4+.

Position data

FEN: 2R5/1p3r2/1k1b1pR1/1P1p3p/2P4p/3P4/3K1P2/8 w - - 2 29

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