Chess Puzzle #LKu1r — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e3; rooks a4/b3; knight f3; pawns b4/e5/g5/h4. Black: king g7; rooks b8/c4; bishop e7; pawns f7/g6/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra7 — rook a4→a7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bc5+ — bishop e7→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Kd3 (king e3→d3).
3. Best move: Rf4 — rook c4→f4.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move is Bc5+.

Position data

FEN: 1r6/4bpk1/6p1/4P1Pp/RPr4P/1R2KN2/8/8 w - - 1 76

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