Chess Puzzle #FF7C7 — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e4; bishop e5; pawns a3/b2/c3/f4/f6/g5/h4. Black: king e6; bishop b6; pawns a5/b3/c4/g6/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb8 — bishop e5→b8. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: a4 — pawn a5→a4. Opponent replies f5+ (pawn f4→f5, gives check).
3. Best move: gxf5+ — pawn g6→f5, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, bishop endgame, endgame, quiet move, short. The key move gxf5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1b2kPp1/p3B1Pp/2p1KP1P/PpP5/1P6/8 w - - 5 38

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