Chess Puzzle #y7zR0 — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks d1/d2; bishop a6; knight b6; pawns a3/b4/c5/g2/h3. Black: king e6; rooks d8/f4; bishop c6; knight e5; pawns d5/e4/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc8+ — bishop a6→c8, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxc8 — rook d8→c8, captures bishop. Opponent replies Nxc8 (knight b6→c8, captures rook).
3. Best move: e3 — pawn e4→e3.

Tactical themes

equality, middlegame, sacrifice, short. The key move Rxc8 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/7p/BNb1k1p1/2Ppn3/1P2pr2/P6P/3R2P1/3R2K1 w - - 0 34

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