Chess Puzzle #DkHQr — Intermediate, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c5; rook c3; bishop e4; pawns a4/b3/c2/e5/g3/h2. Black: king h7; rook d8; bishop e6; pawns a7/f7/g6/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb4 — king c5→b4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd4+ — rook d8→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Ka5 (king b4→a5).
3. Best move: Rxe4 — rook d4→e4, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, fork, short. The key move is Rd4+.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/p4p1k/4b1pp/2K1P3/P3B3/1PR3P1/2P4P/8 w - - 7 45

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