Chess Puzzle #BHVri — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e2; rook d1; bishops a6/g1; pawns a2/b4/c3. Black: king e7; rooks h1/h8; bishop d6; pawns a7/e6/f6/g5/h5. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf4 — bishop d6→f4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bc5+ — bishop g1→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king e7→f7).
3. Best move: Rxh1 — rook d1→h1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

discovered attack, endgame, equality, short. The key move is Bc5+.

Position data

FEN: 7r/p3k3/B2bpp2/6pp/1P6/2P5/P3K3/3R2Br b - - 0 36

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