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

Position

White: king h2; rook e1; bishop g2; pawns a3/b3/c4/g4/h3. Black: king f7; rook e8; bishop e6; pawns a7/b7/d5/f6/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxd5 — bishop g2→d5, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxd5 — bishop e6→d5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxe8 (rook e1→e8, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxe8 — king f7→e8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Bxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/pp3k1p/4bpp1/3p4/2P3P1/PP5P/6BK/4R3 w - - 0 28

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