Chess Puzzle #2HDkv — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e3; rook c6; bishop e2; pawns d3/g3/h4. Black: king e5; rook a3; bishop c4; pawns a5/c5/f5/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd5 — king e5→d5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bf3+ — bishop e2→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king d5→e5).
3. Best move: Rxc5+ — rook c6→c5, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, deflection, endgame, master, short. The key move Rxc5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/2R5/p1p1kp2/2b4P/r2PK1P1/4B3/8 b - - 11 45

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