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

Position

White: king b8; rook e7; bishop d7; pawn a7. Black: king g7; rook f2; bishop g2; pawns f7/g6/h4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h3 — pawn h4→h3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxh3 — bishop d7→h3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rb2+ (rook f2→b2, gives check).
3. Best move: Kc7 — king b8→c7.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move Bxh3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 1K6/P2BRpk1/6p1/8/7p/8/5rb1/8 b - - 1 48

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