Chess Puzzle #A7gYe — Intermediate, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e2; rook f1; bishop b3; pawns a2/b2/c2/g3/h4. Black: king g7; rook d7; bishop e4; pawns a7/e5/g6/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c3 — pawn c2→c3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bd3+ — bishop e4→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf2 (king e2→f2).
3. Best move: Bxf1 — bishop d3→f1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short, skewer. The key move is Bd3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/p2r2k1/6p1/4p2p/4b2P/1B4P1/PPP1K3/5R2 w - - 0 28

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