Chess Puzzle #H3rUg — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f1; rooks a8/h4; bishop e2; pawn h3. Black: king g7; rook c3; bishop b3; pawns a4/g6/h5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg2 — king f1→g2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bd5+ — bishop b3→d5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g2→f2).
3. Best move: Bxa8 — bishop d5→a8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, fork, short. The key move is Bd5+.

Position data

FEN: R7/6k1/6p1/7p/p6R/1br4P/4B3/5K2 w - - 0 41

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