Chess Puzzle #eXjS3 — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; queen f2; rooks d1/d4; bishop f1; pawns a2/b3/c4/f3/h3. Black: king h7; queen f4; rook g8; bishop c6; knight g3; pawns a6/b7/e4. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd7+ — rook d4→d7, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxd7 — bishop c6→d7, captures rook. Opponent replies Rxd7+ (rook d1→d7, captures bishop, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh6 — king h7→h6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, middlegame, short. The key move Bxd7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6r1/1p5k/p1b5/8/2PRpq2/1P3PnP/P4Q1K/3R1B2 w - - 10 33

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