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

Position

White: king c3; rook c7; bishops d3/d6; pawns d5/g3. Black: king h7; rook a2; bishop a6; knight d4; pawns b3/d7/e5/g6/h6. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxa6 — bishop d3→a6, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc2+ — rook a2→c2, gives check. Opponent replies Kb4 (king c3→b4).
3. Best move: b2 — pawn b3→b2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Rc2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/2Rp3k/b2B2pp/3Pp3/3n4/1pKB2P1/r7/8 w - - 4 47

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