Chess Puzzle #1A4S1 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen c2; rook f1; bishop c5; pawns b4/g3/h2. Black: king h7; queen c6; rook d7; bishop g7; pawns g6/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re1 — rook f1→e1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bd4+ — bishop g7→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Qf2 (queen c2→f2).
3. Best move: Bxf2+ — bishop d4→f2, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Bxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/3r2bk/2q3pp/2B5/1P6/6P1/2Q4P/5RK1 w - - 7 42

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