Chess Puzzle #0Su0z — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h3; queen f5; bishop f2; pawns a2/c2/c5/g3/h4. Black: king d4; queen e2; knight e6; pawns a6/c6/e3/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c3+ — pawn c2→c3, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxc3 — king d4→c3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bxe3 (bishop f2→e3, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Qxe3 — queen e2→e3, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Kxc3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p1p1n3/2P2Q1p/3k3P/4p1PK/P1P1qB2/8 w - - 2 48

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