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

Position

White: king g1; rook b7; bishop a7; pawns a4/c4/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook a8; bishop e5; pawns c6/c7/f7/g6/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f5 — pawn f7→f5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb8+ — rook b7→b8, gives check. Opponent replies Rxb8 (rook a8→b8, captures rook).
3. Best move: Bxb8 — bishop a7→b8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: r5k1/BRp2p1p/2p3p1/4b3/P1P5/8/5PPP/6K1 b - - 0 24

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