Chess Puzzle #3U1wR — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; rook a7; bishop a6; pawns b4/e3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rook a2; bishop g6; knight e5; pawns f7/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd3 — bishop g6→d3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ra8+ — rook a7→a8, gives check. Opponent replies Kh7 (king g8→h7).
3. Best move: Bxd3+ — bishop a6→d3, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Nxd3 (knight e5→d3, captures bishop).
4. Best move: Rxa2 — rook a8→a2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, discovered attack, endgame, long. The key move Bxd3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/R4pp1/B5bp/4n3/1P6/4P2P/r4PPK/8 b - - 0 29

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