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

Position

White: king f2; rooks c5/d2; pawns a3/b2/f4/g3/h2. Black: king e6; rook d6; bishop f6; pawns a6/b5/d3/g6/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke3 — king f2→e3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bd4+ — bishop f6→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king e3→f3).
3. Best move: Bxc5 — bishop d4→c5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Bd4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p2rkbp1/1pR4p/5P2/P2p2P1/1P1R1K1P/8 w - - 0 35

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