Chess Puzzle #KOjva — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f1; rook b8; bishop d5; knight g8; pawns a4/g5/h4. Black: king d7; bishop d4; pawns a5/c2/d6/g6/h5. White is ahead by 6 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Be6+ — bishop d5→e6, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxe6 — king d7→e6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rc8 (rook b8→c8).
3. Best move: Bc5 — bishop d4→c5.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, master, short. The key move Kxe6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 1R4N1/3k4/3p2p1/p2B2Pp/P2b3P/8/2p5/5K2 w - - 0 47

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