Chess Puzzle #Hk8zc — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f1; rook a1; bishop g3; pawns b7/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook c8; bishop e5; knight d5; pawns c4/d3/e6/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf8 — rook c8→f8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxe5 — bishop g3→e5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Ne3+ (knight d5→e3, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg1 — king f1→g1. Opponent replies d2 (pawn d3→d2).
4. Best move: fxe3 — pawn f2→e3, captures knight.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Bxe5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/1P4p1/4p2p/3nb3/2p5/3p2B1/5PPP/R4K2 b - - 0 34

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