Chess Puzzle #AJyM2 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2051 · Expert · defensive move, endgame, equality, short.

Position

White: king c6; bishop a5; pawns b5/g3/h4. Black: king e4; rook f5; pawns c7/f6/g7/h5. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rf3 — rook f5→f3. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Bxc7 — bishop a5→c7, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rc3+ (rook f3→c3, gives check).
  3. Best move: Kd7 — king c6→d7.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move Bxc7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/2p3p1/2K2p2/BP3r1p/4k2P/6P1/8/8 b - - 1 45

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