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

Position

White: king h2; rooks b7/f7; bishop f3; pawns c4/d5/e4/g2. Black: king e5; rook c2; bishop h4; pawns c5/d6/f4/g6/h5. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg7 — rook f7→g7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bg3+ — bishop h4→g3, gives check. Opponent replies Kh3 (king h2→h3).
3. Best move: Rc1 — rook c2→c1.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move is Bg3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1R3R2/3p2p1/2pPk2p/2P1Pp1b/5B2/2r3PK/8 w - - 1 42

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