Chess Puzzle #AZKsa — Advanced, White to move, opening

Position

White: king h1; queen f3; rooks a1/f1; bishop d5; knights c4/h3; pawns a2/b3/c3/d2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen d8; rooks b8/f8; bishops d7/g7; knight c6; pawns a6/b4/c5/d6/e5/f7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: bxc3 — pawn b4→c3, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxc6 — bishop d5→c6, captures knight. Opponent replies Bxc6 (bishop d7→c6, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Qxc6 — queen f3→c6, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

equality, middlegame, short. The key move Bxc6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 1r1q1rk1/3b1pbp/p1np2p1/2pBp3/1pN5/1PP2Q1N/P2P1PPP/R4R1K b - - 1 15

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