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

Position

White: king g1; rooks a1/f1; bishop e2; pawns a2/b2/c2/f2/f6. Black: king g6; rook b8; bishop b7; knight f5; pawns a6/b5. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd3 — bishop e2→d3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bf3 — bishop b7→f3. Opponent replies Be4 (bishop d3→e4).
3. Best move: Bxe4 — bishop f3→e4, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, quiet move, short. The key move is Bf3.

Position data

FEN: 1r6/1b6/p4Pk1/1p3n2/8/8/PPP1BP2/R4RK1 w - - 0 37

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