Chess Puzzle #45Mdv — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook d3; bishop e3; pawns a4/b3/c4/f2/g4/h3. Black: king g8; rook b2; bishop e6; knight e4; pawns b7/f7/g5/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg7 — king g8→g7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bd4+ — bishop e3→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Kg6 (king g7→g6).
3. Best move: Bxb2 — bishop d4→b2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Bd4+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1p3p2/4b2p/6p1/P1P1n1P1/1P1RB2P/1r3P2/6K1 b - - 0 26

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