Chess Puzzle #4w9D0 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e6; rook a6; bishop e7; pawn h3. Black: king g7; rook d4; knight f7; pawns c5/d6/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c4 — pawn c5→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bf6+ — bishop e7→f6, gives check. Opponent replies Kg6 (king g7→g6).
3. Best move: Bxd4 — bishop f6→d4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Bf6+.

Position data

FEN: 8/4Bnkp/R2pK3/2p5/3r4/7P/8/8 b - - 4 46

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