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

Position

White: king b2; rook f5; pawns d4/h6. Black: king c6; bishop e3; pawns b3/b6/e6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf6 — rook f5→f6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxd4+ — bishop e3→d4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxb3 (king b2→b3, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Bxf6 — bishop d4→f6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move Bxd4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1pk1p2P/5R2/3P4/1p2b3/1K6/8 w - - 1 46

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