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

Position

White: king g1; rook d8; bishops e7/f1; pawns g4/h4. Black: king b6; rook b1; bishop d5; knight c3; pawns d4/e5/g7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc4 — bishop d5→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb8+ — rook d8→b8, gives check. Opponent replies Kc6 (king b6→c6).
3. Best move: Rxb1 — rook b8→b1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, master, short. The key move is Rb8+.

Position data

FEN: 3R4/4B1p1/1k6/3bp3/3p2PP/2n5/8/1r3BK1 b - - 0 46

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