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

Position

White: king g1; rooks d4/e1; bishop e4; pawns a3/b2/c3/e5/f2/g3/h3. Black: king h6; rooks d8/f7; bishop c6; knight d5; pawns a6/b5/c4/g5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxd5 — bishop e4→d5, captures knight. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd5 — rook d8→d5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxd5 (rook d4→d5, captures rook).
3. Best move: Bxd5 — bishop c6→d5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/5r2/p1b4k/1p1nP1p1/2pRB3/P1P3PP/1P3P2/4R1K1 w - - 3 33

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