Chess Puzzle #2lW3u — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c1; queen d3; rook d1; bishops h1/h6; knight b1; pawns a2/c3/h5. Black: king g8; queen a5; rooks c8/e8; bishop f6; pawns a6/d6/f7/g4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd5 — bishop h1→d5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxc3 — bishop f6→c3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bxf7+ (bishop d5→f7, captures pawn, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh8 — king g8→h8.

Tactical themes

advantage, middlegame, short. The key move Bxc3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2r1r1k1/5p2/p2p1b1B/q6P/6p1/2PQ4/P7/1NKR3B w - - 1 29

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