Chess Puzzle #pTRWD — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king a1; rook d6; knight f3; pawns c3/d4/g2/h3. Black: king a4; rook f2; bishop c1; pawn a3. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb6 — rook d6→b6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bb2+ — bishop c1→b2, gives check. Opponent replies Rxb2 (rook b6→b2, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Rxb2 — rook f2→b2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Bb2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3R4/8/k2P4/p1P2N1P/5rP1/K1b5 w - - 3 44

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