Chess Puzzle #AR369 — Intermediate, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c3; rook b2; bishop f1; pawns a4/f5/h3. Black: king c5; rook d4; knight f3; pawns b6/c4/d3/f6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd6 — rook d4→d6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb5+ — rook b2→b5, gives check. Opponent replies Kc6 (king c5→c6).
3. Best move: Bg2 — bishop f1→g2. Opponent replies d2 (pawn d3→d2).
4. Best move: Bxf3+ — bishop g2→f3, captures knight, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long, master, pin. The key move Bxf3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p3p2/2k2P2/P1pr4/2Kp1n1P/1R6/5B2 b - - 2 44

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