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

Position

White: king e1; rooks c3/h1; pawns a2/e3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook b1; bishop f7; pawns g7/h7. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke2 — king e1→e2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bh5+ — bishop f7→h5, gives check. Opponent replies g4 (pawn g2→g4).
3. Best move: Bxg4+ — bishop h5→g4, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Bxg4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5bpp/8/8/8/2R1P3/P4PPP/1r2K2R w K - 1 21

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