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

Position

White: king e2; rook b7; bishop e1; pawns a5/c4/d3/e4/g2. Black: king g4; rook a8; bishop d8; pawns c5/d6/e5/h4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd7 — rook b7→d7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxa5 — bishop d8→a5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rg7+ (rook d7→g7, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh5 — king g4→h5.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Bxa5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r2b4/1R6/3p4/P1p1p3/2P1P1kp/3P4/4K1P1/4B3 w - - 3 44

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