Chess Puzzle #2H41u — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rook a6; bishop f3; pawns g2/h3. Black: king e5; bishop e6; pawns c5/d4/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke2 — king f2→e2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bc4+ — bishop e6→c4, gives check. Opponent replies Kd2 (king e2→d2).
3. Best move: Bxa6 — bishop c4→a6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Bc4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p1p/R3b1p1/2p1k3/3p4/5B1P/5KP1/8 w - - 0 33

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