Chess Puzzle #RVNpo — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen e4; rook c1; bishop f2; pawns b6/f3/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen e6; rook c8; bishop e7; pawns c3/e5/f7/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc5 — bishop e7→c5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxc5 — bishop f2→c5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxc5 (rook c8→c5, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Qa8+ — queen e4→a8, gives check. Opponent replies Kh7 (king g8→h7).
4. Best move: b7 — pawn b6→b7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long. The key move Bxc5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/4bpp1/1P2q2p/4p3/4Q3/2p2P1P/5BP1/2R3K1 b - - 1 33

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