Chess Puzzle #3ufSA — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king a3; rook g7; bishop e3; pawns b5/c4. Black: king h4; rook f6; bishop e4; pawns b7/g2/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h5 — pawn h6→h5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bg5+ — bishop e3→g5, gives check. Opponent replies Kh3 (king h4→h3).
3. Best move: Bxf6 — bishop g5→f6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Bg5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p4R1/5r1p/1P6/2P1b2k/K3B3/6p1/8 b - - 1 46

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