Chess Puzzle #2AXa1 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; rook a6; pawns a2/a5/f2/g3/h2. Black: king e5; bishop e8; pawns d4/e6/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra8 — rook a6→a8. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bc6+ — bishop e8→c6, gives check. Opponent replies Kf1 (king g2→f1).
3. Best move: Bxa8 — bishop c6→a8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Bc6+.

Position data

FEN: 4b3/5p1p/R3p1p1/P3k3/3p4/6P1/P4PKP/8 w - - 1 34

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