Chess Puzzle #2oiJr — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook b7; bishop f1; pawns b6/c7/f2/g3/h2. Black: king g6; rook c6; bishop e6; pawns f6/g7/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb5 — bishop f1→b5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c6→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king g1→g2).
3. Best move: Bd5+ — bishop e6→d5, gives check. Opponent replies f3 (pawn f2→f3).
4. Best move: Bxb7 — bishop d5→b7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, long. The key move is Rc1+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1RP3p1/1Pr1bpk1/7p/8/6P1/5P1P/5BK1 w - - 1 43

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