Chess Puzzle #RLL2L — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks b8/g8; bishop a8; pawns a2/f2/g3/h4. Black: king h6; rook b2; bishop a4; pawns a6/b4/c3/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf3 — bishop a8→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bc6 — bishop a4→c6. Opponent replies Rgc8 (rook g8→c8).
3. Best move: Bxf3 — bishop c6→f3, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move is Bc6.

Position data

FEN: BR4R1/5p1p/p5pk/8/bp5P/2p3P1/Pr3P2/6K1 w - - 0 28

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