Chess Puzzle #1r5bv — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king d2; queen e6; rook f1; bishop g5; pawns a4/b2/c2/d4/g2/h4. Black: king c7; rooks a6/f8; bishop d6; pawns a5/b4/f5/g7/h5. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf4 — bishop g5→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxf4+ — bishop d6→f4, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Qe3 (queen e6→e3).
3. Best move: Bxe3+ — bishop f4→e3, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Bxf4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5r2/2k3p1/r2bQ3/p4pBp/Pp1P3P/8/1PPK2P1/5R2 w - - 3 35

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