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

Position

White: king g1; rook f1; bishop d3; pawns a2/b2/c3/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rook a8; bishop b7; pawns a7/d5/e6/g5/g7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf8 — rook a8→f8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bh7+ — bishop d3→h7, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh7 (king g8→h7, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Rxf8 — rook f1→f8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, short. The key move is Bh7+.

Position data

FEN: r5k1/pb4p1/4p3/3p2p1/8/2PB3P/PP4P1/5RK1 b - - 0 22

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