Chess Puzzle #HWeKo — Intermediate, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e3; rook b1; bishop d3; pawns a2/f3/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook c5; bishop d7; pawns a4/b5/c6/d5/f7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f5 — pawn f7→f5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kd4 — king e3→d4. Opponent replies Rc4+ (rook c5→c4, gives check).
3. Best move: Bxc4 — bishop d3→c4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short, trapped piece. The key move is Kd4.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/3b1p1p/2p3p1/1prp4/p7/3BKP2/P5PP/1R6 b - - 1 30

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