Chess Puzzle #281FA — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d1; rook b4; bishop d4. Black: king d5; rook a4; bishop d7; pawn g6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxa4 — rook b4→a4, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxa4+ — bishop d7→a4, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Ke2 (king d1→e2).
3. Best move: Kxd4 — king d5→d4, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move Bxa4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/3b4/6p1/3k4/rR1B4/8/8/3K4 w - - 0 51

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