Chess Puzzle #gsyVn — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen c7; rook c1; bishops f7/g3; pawns a2/d6/e3/f2/h3. Black: king h8; queen f3; rooks d2/f8; bishop f6; pawns a7/e5/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg5 — bishop f6→g5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bg6 — bishop f7→g6. Opponent replies Rd1+ (rook d2→d1, gives check).
3. Best move: Rxd1 — rook c1→d1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, middlegame, quiet move, short. The key move is Bg6.

Position data

FEN: 5r1k/p1Q2B2/3P1b1p/4p3/8/4PqBP/P2r1P2/2R3K1 b - - 0 26

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