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

Position

White: king g1; rook b1; bishops c7/f3; pawns a4/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rook d8; bishop c5; pawns a5/b6/e7/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxb6 — bishop c7→b6, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb8 — rook d8→b8. Opponent replies Rb5 (rook b1→b5).
3. Best move: Bxb6 — bishop c5→b6, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move is Rb8.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/2B1pp1p/1p4p1/p1b5/P7/5B1P/5PP1/1R4K1 w - - 2 24

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