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

Position

White: king g1; queen h4; rooks a1/d1; bishops c4/g5; pawns a3/b4/f2/g3/h2. Black: king g8; queen f5; rooks a8/e5; bishop f3; pawns a7/b7/c7/f7/h3. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd3 — bishop c4→d3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxd1 — bishop f3→d1, captures rook. Opponent replies Bf6 (bishop g5→f6).
3. Best move: Re1+ — rook e5→e1, gives check.

Tactical themes

equality, middlegame, short. The key move Bxd1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r5k1/ppp2p2/8/4rqB1/1PB4Q/P4bPp/5P1P/R2R2K1 w - - 0 28

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