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

Position

White: king g1; rooks a2/b7; bishop d5; pawns e4/f3/h2. Black: king h7; rook c8; bishop b2; pawns a3/d6/g7/h6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb6 — rook b7→b6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bd4+ — bishop b2→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king g1→g2).
3. Best move: Bxb6 — bishop d4→b6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, fork, short. The key move is Bd4+.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/1R4pk/3p3p/3B4/4P3/p4P2/Rb5P/6K1 w - - 6 36

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