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

Position

White: king h1; queen d1; rook d3; bishop g2; pawns a3/b3/h3. Black: king g8; queen d7; rook f8; bishop d4; pawns a7/b7/e5/f2/g7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qc7 — queen d7→c7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bd5+ — bishop g2→d5, gives check. Opponent replies Qf7 (queen c7→f7).
3. Best move: Bxf7+ — bishop d5→f7, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Bxf7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5rk1/pp1q2p1/8/4p3/3b4/PP1R3P/5pB1/3Q3K b - - 0 27

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