Chess Puzzle #2q6tF — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d5; bishop d8; pawn a5. Black: king h7; rook f6; knight d6; pawns g6/h5. Black is ahead by 6 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg7 — king h7→g7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxf6+ — bishop d8→f6, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf6 (king g7→f6, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Kxd6 — king d5→d6, captures knight.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Bxf6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3B4/7k/3n1rp1/P2K3p/8/8/8/8 b - - 5 55

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