Chess Puzzle #2b5W6 — Intermediate, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; bishop f2; knights b1/c4; pawns c3/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook c2; pawns a6/f7/g7/h7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ncd2 — knight c4→d2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c2→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Be1 (bishop f2→e1).
3. Best move: Rxe1+ — rook c1→e1, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxe1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5ppp/p7/8/2N5/2P5/2r2BPP/1N4K1 w - - 1 26

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