Chess Puzzle #APvGp — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king d1; rooks a1/f1; bishops c1/d5; pawns a2/b4/d4/e3/f4. Black: king c7; rooks c3/h2; bishops a6/h4; pawns a7/b5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd2 — bishop c1→d2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd3 — rook c3→d3. Opponent replies Rc1+ (rook a1→c1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kd6 — king c7→d6.

Tactical themes

defensive move, equality, middlegame, short. The key move is Rd3.

Position data

FEN: 8/p1k5/b7/1p1B4/1P1P1P1b/2r1P3/P6r/R1BK1R2 w - - 0 36

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