Chess Puzzle #wYm61 — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen h6; rooks a1/e1; bishop d3; pawns a2/b2/c3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen d8; rooks a8/g7; bishops b7/f6; pawns a7/b6/d5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: d4 — pawn d5→d4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bc4+ — bishop d3→c4, gives check. Opponent replies Bd5 (bishop b7→d5).
3. Best move: Re8+ — rook e1→e8, gives check. Opponent replies Qxe8 (queen d8→e8, captures rook).
4. Best move: Bxd5+ — bishop c4→d5, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, deflection, exposed king, kingside attack, long, middlegame, sacrifice. The key move Bxd5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: r2q2k1/pb4r1/1p3b1Q/3p4/8/2PB3P/PP3PP1/R3R1K1 b - - 2 22

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