Chess Puzzle #4kr7n — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h1; rook b1; pawns a6/b7/f3/h2. Black: king h8; rook d4; bishop a2; pawns e2/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxb1 — bishop a2→b1, captures rook. Now White to move.
2. Best move: b8=Q+ — pawn b7→b8, promotes to queen, gives check. Opponent replies Kh7 (king h8→h7).
3. Best move: Qxb1+ — queen b8→b1, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, fork, promotion, short. The key move Qxb1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 7k/1P4p1/P6p/8/3r4/5P2/b3p2P/1R5K b - - 0 52

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