Chess Puzzle #2sSG9 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king d3; rook g7; knight c4; pawns b5/f4/g3/h3. Black: king e8; rook f3; bishop b4; pawns e6/f5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd4 — king d3→d4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bc3+ — bishop b4→c3, gives check. Opponent replies Kc5 (king d4→c5).
3. Best move: Bxg7 — bishop c3→g7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short, skewer. The key move is Bc3+.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/6R1/4p2p/1P3p2/1bN2P2/3K1rPP/8/8 w - - 1 40

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