Chess Puzzle #2TE0d — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; rooks b1/b8; bishop d2; pawns a4/c4/d3/f3/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook a8; bishop c7; pawns a5/c5/d4/e5/f4/g7/h7. White is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxb8 — rook a8→b8, captures rook. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxb8+ — rook b1→b8, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Bxb8 (bishop c7→b8, captures rook).
3. Best move: Bxa5 — bishop d2→a5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxb8+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: rR4k1/2b3pp/8/p1p1p3/P1Pp1p2/3P1P2/3B2PP/1R5K b - - 0 27

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