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

Position

White: king f2; queen c4; rooks a1/h1; bishop d2; pawns a2/d4/f3/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen d6; rooks a8/f8; pawns a7/b5/c7/f7/g7/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb4 — bishop d2→b4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: bxc4 — pawn b5→c4, captures queen. Opponent replies Bxd6 (bishop b4→d6, captures queen).
3. Best move: cxd6 — pawn c7→d6, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

equality, middlegame, short. The key move bxc4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r4rk1/p1p2ppp/3q4/1p6/2QP4/5P2/P2B1KPP/R6R w - - 0 19

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