Chess Puzzle #Wz1fc — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; queen b1; rook b5; knight d1; pawns a4/c5/f2/g3/h3. Black: king h7; queen e5; bishop e6; knight e1; pawns f5/g7/h6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb3 — rook b5→b3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxb3 — bishop e6→b3, captures rook. Opponent replies Ne3 (knight d1→e3).
3. Best move: Nf3+ — knight e1→f3, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, master, short. The key move Bxb3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6pk/4b2p/1RP1qp2/P7/6PP/5P1K/1Q1Nn3 w - - 1 43

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