Chess Puzzle #rMl3P — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks d1/e1; knights c3/d7; pawns a2/b2/c2/f2/f4/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rooks a8/f7; bishop f6; knight c6; pawns a7/b7/c7/e6/g7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe6 — rook e1→e6, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxc3 — bishop f6→c3, captures knight. Opponent replies bxc3 (pawn b2→c3, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Rd8 — rook a8→d8.

Tactical themes

advantage, middlegame, short. The key move Bxc3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r5k1/pppN1rpp/2n1pb2/8/5P2/2N5/PPP2PPP/3RR1K1 w - - 2 16

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