Chess Puzzle #4Sef3 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c2; rook d5; bishop h6; pawns a3/b2/c3/d4/f3. Black: king d7; rooks f8/h7; pawns b7/c4/f6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc6 — king d7→c6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc5+ — rook d5→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Kd7 (king c6→d7).
3. Best move: Bxf8 — bishop h6→f8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move is Rc5+.

Position data

FEN: 5r2/1p1k3r/5p1B/3R4/2pP4/P1P2P2/1PK5/8 b - - 0 33

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