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

Position

White: king e1; rooks a1/h1; bishops e3/f1; knight b5; pawns a2/b2/c2/d6/f4/g2/h2. Black: king d8; rooks a8/h8; bishops c8/f8; knights f6/g6; pawns a7/b7/d7/f7/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a6 — pawn a7→a6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bb6+ — bishop e3→b6, gives check. Opponent replies Ke8 (king d8→e8).
3. Best move: Nc7+ — knight b5→c7, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, opening, short. The key move is Bb6+.

Position data

FEN: r1bk1b1r/pp1p1ppp/3P1nn1/1N6/5P2/4B3/PPP3PP/R3KB1R b KQ - 2 14

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