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

Position

White: king g1; rooks b1/b5; bishop b7; pawns a6/c4/f4/g2/h2. Black: king f6; rook c7; bishop c3; knight d3; pawns d6/e4/f5/g4/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a7 — pawn a6→a7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bd4+ — bishop c3→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Kf1 (king g1→f1).
3. Best move: Bxa7 — bishop d4→a7, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move is Bd4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1Br5/P2p1k1p/1R3p2/2P1pPp1/2bn4/6PP/1R4K1 w - - 1 36

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