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

Position

White: king f1; rook c5; bishop g5; pawns a2/c4/h4. Black: king e6; rook a3; pawns a7/f5/g6/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf4 — bishop g5→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf3+ — rook a3→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king f1→g2).
3. Best move: Rxf4 — rook f3→f4, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, fork, short. The key move is Rf3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/p7/4k1p1/2R2pBp/2P4P/r7/P7/5K2 w - - 3 35

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