Chess Puzzle #y8v9J — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; rooks e1/h5; bishop g2; pawns a2/e7/h2. Black: king e8; rook b2; bishop c3; pawns a7/b7/c6/d5/g4. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re3 — rook e1→e3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b2→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Bf1 (bishop g2→f1).
3. Best move: Bd4 — bishop c3→d4.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, pin, short. The key move is Rb1+.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/pp2P3/2p5/3p3R/6p1/2b5/Pr4BP/4R2K w - - 0 32

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