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

Position

White: king c1; rook g1; bishop d5; pawns a5/b3/e4. Black: king h8; rook a2; bishop e5; pawns g5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb1 — king c1→b1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ra1+ — rook a2→a1, gives check. Opponent replies Kc2 (king b1→c2).
3. Best move: Rxg1 — rook a1→g1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short, skewer. The key move is Ra1+.

Position data

FEN: 7k/8/7p/P2Bb1p1/4P3/1P6/r7/2K3R1 w - - 3 38

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