Chess Puzzle #5BJWN — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; bishop e1; pawns a2/b2/g2/h3. Black: king g5; rook c2; bishop d4; pawns a5/f7/h5. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc1 — rook c2→c1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bd2+ — bishop e1→d2, gives check. Opponent replies Kf5 (king g5→f5).
3. Best move: Bxc1 — bishop d2→c1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Bd2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/8/p5kp/3b4/3K3P/PPr3P1/4B3 b - - 1 37

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