Chess Puzzle #1DOZ2 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; rooks a1/c1; bishop a4; knight c4; pawns a3/a5/f2/f3/h2. Black: king f7; rooks d4/h8; bishop f8; pawns a7/b3/c2/e5/f6/g7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc4 — rook d4→c4, captures knight. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxb3 — bishop a4→b3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kg6 (king f7→g6).
3. Best move: Bxc4 — bishop b3→c4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, pin, short. The key move Bxb3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5b1r/p4kpp/5p2/P3p3/B1Nr4/Pp3P2/2p2PKP/R1R5 b - - 0 25

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