Chess Puzzle #JvH1B — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; rook h4; bishop a3; pawns f3/h5. Black: king c6; rook f5; bishop c2; pawns a4/e5/f6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf3+ — rook f5→f3, captures pawn, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxc2 — king c3→c2, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxa3 (rook f3→a3, captures bishop).
3. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Kxc2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2k2p2/4pr1P/p6R/B1K2P2/2b5/8 b - - 1 44

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