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

Position

White: king g2; rooks f6/h4; bishop f3; pawns a4/b2/e5/f2/h5. Black: king h7; rook f8; bishops b4/d5; pawns a5/b7/c5/d4/f5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf3+ — bishop d5→f3, captures bishop, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf3 — king g2→f3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxf6 (rook f8→f6, captures rook).
3. Best move: exf6 — pawn e5→f6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Kxf3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5r2/1p5k/5R1p/p1pbPp1P/Pb1p3R/5B2/1P3PK1/8 b - - 5 32

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