Chess Puzzle #9sZvx — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king d2; rook h5; bishop e5; pawns a2/d3/f4/g2. Black: king g8; rooks b1/c8; bishop a6; pawns a7/b6/d7/f7. Black is ahead by 5 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf8 — king g8→f8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bf6 — bishop e5→f6. Opponent replies Rb2+ (rook b1→b2, gives check).
3. Best move: Bxb2 — bishop f6→b2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, quiet move, short. The key move is Bf6.

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/p2p1p2/bp6/4B2R/5P2/3P4/P2K2P1/1r6 b - - 0 31

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