Chess Puzzle #1VJ54 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f3; rook a3; bishop e2; pawns a2/b4/d4/g4/h2. Black: king h7; rook c2; bishop f4; pawns d5/e6/f7/g5/g7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd6 — bishop f4→d6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bd3+ — bishop e2→d3, gives check. Opponent replies g6 (pawn g7→g6).
3. Best move: Bxc2 — bishop d3→c2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Bd3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5ppk/4p3/3p2p1/1P1P1bP1/R4K2/P1r1B2P/8 b - - 0 45

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