Chess Puzzle #2DUIa — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c4; rook a7; bishop f5; pawns a6/c3/e4. Black: king d6; rooks a5/f2; pawns b6/c5/f7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd2 — rook f2→d2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd7+ — rook a7→d7, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king d6→e5).
3. Best move: Rxd2 — rook d7→d2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short, skewer. The key move is Rd7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/R4p2/Pp1k4/r1p2B2/2K1P3/2P5/5r2/8 b - - 4 51

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