Chess Puzzle #2Mt2P — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks b6/d1; bishop d5; pawns a3/b2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rooks c8/e7; bishop f5; pawns a6/b7/e4/f7/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd8 — rook c8→d8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxf7+ — bishop d5→f7, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf7 (king g8→f7, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Rxd8 — rook d1→d8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/1p2rppp/pR6/3B1b2/4p3/P7/1P3PPP/3R2K1 b - - 5 23

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