Chess Puzzle #2MQZ2 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h1; rook c2; bishop c1; pawns a2/e4/h2. Black: king c6; queen h7; bishop f4; pawn g6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd6 — king c6→d6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxf4+ — bishop c1→f4, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Ke6 (king d6→e6).
3. Best move: Rc6+ — rook c2→c6, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king e6→f7).
4. Best move: Rc7+ — rook c6→c7, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, hanging piece, long. The key move Bxf4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/7q/2k3p1/8/4Pb2/8/P1R4P/2B4K b - - 3 45

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