Chess Puzzle #1LOVx — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook e2; bishop b1; knight c3; pawns a3/b2/c2/f4/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rook d2; bishop b7; knight e4; pawns a6/b5/e6/f7/g6/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe4 — rook e2→e4, captures knight. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxe4 — bishop b7→e4, captures rook. Opponent replies Nxe4 (knight c3→e4, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d2→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g1→f2).
4. Best move: Rxb1 — rook d1→b1, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, long. The key move Bxe4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1b3p2/p3p1pp/1p6/4nP2/P1N4P/1PPrR1P1/1B4K1 w - - 0 23

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