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

Rating 888 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, short.

Position

White: king c2; rook d1; pawns a4/e6/h5. Black: king d6; rook d5; bishop b4; pawns a5/c3/h7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rxd5+ — rook d1→d5, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kxd5 — king d6→d5, captures rook. Opponent replies e7 (pawn e6→e7).
  3. Best move: Bxe7 — bishop b4→e7, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Kxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/3kP3/p2r3P/Pb6/2p5/2K5/3R4 w - - 0 46

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