Chess Puzzle #1C5e2 — Intermediate, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen a7; rook e1; bishop b3; pawns a3/b2/c2/d3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen d6; rook f8; bishop h4; pawns d4/f3/f7/g5/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: gxf3 — pawn g2→f3, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxf2+ — bishop h4→f2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf2 (king g1→f2, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Qh2+ — queen d6→h2, gives check.

Tactical themes

attraction, endgame, equality, sacrifice, short. The key move Bxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5rk1/Q4p1p/3q4/6p1/3p3b/PB1P1p1P/1PP2PP1/4R1K1 w - - 0 24

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