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

Position

White: king f1; queen d1; rooks a1/e1; bishop a3; knights d2/f3; pawns a4/b5/c3/d4/f2. Black: king c8; queen g4; rooks d8/h8; bishop d6; knight a5; pawns a7/b7/c7/d5/f7/g7/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxa3 — bishop d6→a3, captures bishop. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxa3 — rook a1→a3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qh3+ (queen g4→h3, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg1 — king f1→g1.

Tactical themes

equality, middlegame, short. The key move Rxa3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2kr3r/ppp2pp1/3b4/nP1p3p/P2P2q1/B1P2N2/3N1P2/R2QRK2 b - - 4 17

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