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

Rating 2075 · Expert · advantage, endgame, short.

Position

White: king e2; rook a7; bishop e3; pawns f2/g3/h2. Black: king g7; rook a3; bishop e7; pawns a5/f5/g4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kf6 — king g7→f6. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Bd4+ — bishop e3→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Ke6 (king f6→e6).
  3. Best move: Rxe7+ — rook a7→e7, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxe7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/R3b1k1/8/p4p2/6p1/r3B1P1/4KP1P/8 b - - 1 36

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