Chess Puzzle #SamCb — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1876 · Advanced · defensive move, endgame, equality, short.

Position

White: king g3; rook a7; bishop f7; pawns e3/f3/g2/h2. Black: king b3; rook c4; pawns a2/b5/e5. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bxc4+ — bishop f7→c4, captures rook, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: bxc4 — pawn b5→c4, captures bishop. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g3→f2).
  3. Best move: Kb2 — king b3→b2.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move bxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/R4B2/8/1p2p3/2r5/1k2PPK1/p5PP/8 w - - 6 43

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