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

Position

White: king f2; bishop b5; knight e2; pawns a4/h3. Black: king g8; rook a2; pawns a5/f7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f5 — pawn f7→f5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bc4+ — bishop b5→c4, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king g8→g7).
3. Best move: Bxa2 — bishop c4→a2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5p1p/6p1/pB6/P7/7P/r3NK2/8 b - - 1 47

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