Chess Puzzle #fUhIt — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook f1; bishops d2/d5; pawns b3/d6/e2/f2/g3/h2. Black: king h8; rooks a8/e8; bishop a6; knight c6; pawns a7/d7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe2 — rook e8→e2, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bc3+ — bishop d2→c3, gives check. Opponent replies Ne5 (knight c6→e5).
3. Best move: Bxa8 — bishop d5→a8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, middlegame, short. The key move is Bc3+.

Position data

FEN: r3r2k/p2p3p/b1nP2p1/3B4/8/1P4P1/3BPP1P/5RK1 b - - 0 24

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