Chess Puzzle #1zvR1 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 869 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, fork, short.

Position

White: king g3; bishop c6; pawns a6/b4/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rook d2; pawns b5/e5/f5/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Ra2 — rook d2→a2. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Bd5+ — bishop c6→d5, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king g8→g7).
  3. Best move: Bxa2 — bishop d5→a2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Bd5+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/7p/P1B5/1p2pp2/1P6/6KP/3r2P1/8 b - - 2 33

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