Chess Puzzle #5MCWt — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f3; bishops d5/g3; pawns b3/f2/g2/h4. Black: king h8; rook c2; bishop c5; pawns a5/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd6 — bishop c5→d6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxd6 — bishop g3→d6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rd2 (rook c2→d2).
3. Best move: Ke4 — king f3→e4.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, master, short. The key move Bxd6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 7k/6p1/7p/p1bB4/7P/1P3KB1/2r2PP1/8 b - - 6 40

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