Chess Puzzle #3vmWv — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c4; rooks a1/b7; bishops f1/f4; knight c3; pawns a2/b2/c2/f5/h2. Black: king d8; rooks a8/e8; bishop g7; knights d7/f2; pawns a7/c6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg5+ — bishop f4→g5, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kc8 — king d8→c8. Opponent replies Rxd7 (rook b7→d7, captures knight).
3. Best move: Kxd7 — king c8→d7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

defensive move, equality, middlegame, short. The key move is Kc8.

Position data

FEN: r2kr3/pR1n2bp/2p5/5P2/2K2B2/2N5/PPP2n1P/R4B2 w - - 1 19

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