Chess Puzzle #1coaj — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen b7; rook c1; bishop e3; pawns a2/f2/g2/h3. Black: king f7; queen e4; rook d5; knight e7; pawns a6/c5/f6/g7/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc5 — bishop e3→c5, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d5→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Rxd1 (rook c1→d1, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qxb7 — queen e4→b7, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, discovered attack, endgame, short. The key move is Rd1+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1Q2nkp1/p4p2/2pr3p/4q3/4B2P/P4PP1/2R3K1 w - - 0 26

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