Chess Puzzle #1k5NB — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook e1; bishop c3; knight h8; pawns a2/b2/c2/g2/h2. Black: king c8; rook g4; bishop f8; knight f6; pawns a7/b7/c6/e7/f5/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg7 — rook g4→g7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxf6 — bishop c3→f6, captures knight. Opponent replies exf6 (pawn e7→f6, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Re8+ — rook e1→e8, gives check. Opponent replies Kd7 (king c8→d7).
4. Best move: Rxf8 — rook e8→f8, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, long. The key move Bxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2k2b1N/pp2p2p/2p2n2/5p2/6r1/2B5/PPP3PP/4R1K1 b - - 0 21

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