Chess Puzzle #1sEu3 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks a1/c5; pawns a4/b5/e6/f4/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook a7; bishop g7; pawns c7/f5/g6/h7. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra2 — rook a1→a2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bd4+ — bishop g7→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Kf1 (king g1→f1).
3. Best move: Bxc5 — bishop d4→c5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Bd4+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/r1p3bp/4P1p1/1PR2p2/P4P2/8/6PP/R5K1 w - - 0 33

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