Chess Puzzle #b7dgN — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; rook c1; bishop d3; pawns a5/b4/e4/g2/h3. Black: king e7; rook c8; bishop c6; pawns c4/e5/h4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc4 — bishop d3→c4, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bb5 — bishop c6→b5. Opponent replies Bxb5 (bishop c4→b5, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Rxc1+ — rook c8→c1, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

discovered attack, endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxc1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/4k3/2b5/P3p3/1Pp1P2p/3B3P/6P1/2R4K w - - 0 39

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