Chess Puzzle #LNwag — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c2; queen d5; bishop g3; pawns a2/b2/e5/g5/h3. Black: king g8; rooks a8/f7; bishops b4/c8; pawns a7/b6/g7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf5+ — bishop c8→f5, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kb3 — king c2→b3. Opponent replies Re8 (rook a8→e8).
3. Best move: Kxb4 — king b3→b4, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move is Kb3.

Position data

FEN: r1b3k1/p4rp1/1p6/3QP1P1/1b6/6BP/PPK5/8 b - - 2 30

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