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

Position

White: king g1; rook d1; bishops c5/e4; pawns a2/c2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king d8; rook h8; bishop b7; knight e5; pawns a6/b5/c6/e6/f7/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc7 — king d8→c7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bd6+ — bishop c5→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Kc8 (king c7→c8).
3. Best move: Bxe5 — bishop d6→e5, captures knight.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Bd6+.

Position data

FEN: 3k3r/1b3pp1/p1p1p2p/1pB1n3/4B3/8/P1P2PPP/3R2K1 b - - 1 21

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