Chess Puzzle #JWpu8 — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f1; rook b1; bishops e5/g2; pawns a4/e3/f2/h3. Black: king e8; rooks d7/g8; pawns a6/b7/c6/h4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxb7 — rook b1→b7, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxb7 — rook d7→b7, captures rook. Opponent replies Bxc6+ (bishop g2→c6, captures pawn, gives check).
3. Best move: Rd7 — rook b7→d7.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxb7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4k1r1/1p1r4/p1p5/4B3/P6p/4P2P/5PB1/1R3K2 w - - 3 32

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