Chess Puzzle #1Rn3n — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen g4; bishops e3/h1; pawns b5/d5/e4/f2/g3. Black: king d8; queen f7; rook h8; knight f8; pawns b7/e5/f6/g7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g6 — pawn g7→g6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bb6+ — bishop e3→b6, gives check. Opponent replies Qc7 (queen f7→c7).
3. Best move: Bxc7+ — bishop b6→c7, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move Bxc7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3k1n1r/1p3qp1/5p2/1P1Pp3/4P1Q1/4B1P1/5P2/6KB b - - 2 33

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