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

Position

White: king h1; rooks b1/c1; bishop f1; pawns a6/c5/f3/g2/h2. Black: king e7; rook c7; bishop d5; knight a7; pawns e5/f7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb7 — rook b1→b7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxb7 — bishop d5→b7, captures rook. Opponent replies axb7 (pawn a6→b7, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Rxb7 — rook c7→b7, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Bxb7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/n1r1kpp1/P6p/2Pbp3/8/5P2/6PP/1RR2B1K w - - 5 37

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