Chess Puzzle #2K0Xp — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c2; rook h1; bishop f1; pawns a2/b3/b5/g3/h2. Black: king b8; rook e1; bishop d6; pawns c7/f5/g4/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg2 — bishop f1→g2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Re2+ — rook e1→e2, gives check. Opponent replies Kd3 (king c2→d3).
3. Best move: Rxg2 — rook e2→g2, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Re2+.

Position data

FEN: 1k6/2p5/3b4/1P3p1p/6p1/1P4P1/P1K4P/4rB1R w - - 0 27

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