Chess Puzzle #kkd6k — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen g3; rooks a1/f1; bishops d5/e3; knights e2/f2; pawns b2/c2/d3/g2/h3. Black: king h7; queen d8; rooks a8/f8; bishops b7/e7; knight g6; pawns b4/c5/f7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxa1 — rook a8→a1, captures rook. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxb7 — bishop d5→b7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxf1+ (rook a1→f1, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxf1 — king g1→f1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

equality, hanging piece, middlegame, short. The key move Bxb7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r2q1r2/1b2bppk/6np/2pB4/1p6/3PB1QP/1PP1NNP1/R4RK1 b - - 0 20

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