Chess Puzzle #0P4nU — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; rook d7; bishop b2; pawns a3/b4/g3/h2. Black: king h8; rook f8; bishop e3; pawns a7/b7/g6/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h5 — pawn h7→h5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxg7+ — bishop b2→g7, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kg8 (king h8→g8).
3. Best move: Bxf8 — bishop g7→f8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move Bxg7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5r1k/pp1R2pp/6p1/8/1P6/P3b1P1/1B4KP/8 b - - 2 27

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