Chess Puzzle #3R0GD — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; rooks b6/f7; bishop d5; pawns a2/c4/d3/e4/e6/h3. Black: king d8; rook e8; bishops c8/e7; pawns a4/b4/c5. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb8 — rook b6→b8. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bd6+ — bishop e7→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Kh1 (king h2→h1).
3. Best move: Bxb8 — bishop d6→b8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 2bkr3/4bR2/1R2P3/2pB4/ppP1P3/3P3P/P6K/8 w - - 3 41

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