Chess Puzzle #0iMw9 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks a1/d1; bishop c6; pawns a3/b2/g4/h2. Black: king e8; rooks d8/e5; bishop d7; pawns a5/b5/e7/f7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxd7+ — bishop c6→d7, captures bishop, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd7 — rook d8→d7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxd7 (rook d1→d7, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxd7 — king e8→d7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxd7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3rk3/3bpp1p/2B3p1/pp2r3/6P1/P7/1P5P/R2R2K1 w - - 2 29

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