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

Position

White: king g1; queen d1; rooks a1/e1; bishops c1/c6; pawns a2/b3/e5/f4/g3/h2. Black: king g8; queen a5; rook d8; bishops a6/g7; pawns a4/a7/e6/f5/g6/h7. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd7 — bishop c6→d7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd7 — rook d8→d7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Be3 (bishop c1→e3).
3. Best move: Rxd1 — rook d7→d1, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, middlegame, short. The key move Rxd7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/p5bp/b1B1p1p1/q3Pp2/p4P2/1P4P1/P6P/R1BQR1K1 w - - 1 22

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