Chess Puzzle #JV3f1 — Intermediate, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; rooks d1/h7; knight f3; pawns a5/c5/g2. Black: king e6; rook g8; bishop e4; pawns a7/e5/f6/h6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nh4 — knight f3→h4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxh7 — bishop e4→h7, captures rook. Opponent replies Rd6+ (rook d1→d6, gives check).
3. Best move: Ke7 — king e6→e7.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, hanging piece, short. The key move Bxh7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6r1/p6R/4kp1p/P1P1p3/4b3/5N2/6P1/3R3K w - - 2 37

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