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

Position

White: king g3; bishop e4; pawns a4/b3/c4/d3/f3. Black: king e5; rook h4; pawns a5/b6/c5/d4/f5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh1 — rook h4→h1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f4+ — pawn f3→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Kf6 (king e5→f6).
3. Best move: Bxh1 — bishop e4→h1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, discovered attack, endgame, short. The key move is f4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p6/p1p1kp2/P1PpB2r/1P1P1PK1/8/8 b - - 1 59

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