Chess Puzzle #2k3M6 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Rating 1096 · Beginner · crushing, endgame, fork, short.

Position

White: king f4; rook a5; bishop b6; pawns e6/f5. Black: king f6; rooks a8/c3; pawns a7/d4/g7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: d3 — pawn d4→d3. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Bd4+ — bishop b6→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king f6→e7).
  3. Best move: Bxc3 — bishop d4→c3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Bd4+.

Position data

FEN: r7/p5p1/1B2Pk2/R4P2/3p1K2/2r5/8/8 b - - 4 46

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