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

Position

White: king g1; queen d4; knight f1; pawns a3/b2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rook f5; bishop d6; pawns a7/c7/e6/g7/h6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxa7 — queen d4→a7, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bc5+ — bishop d6→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Qxc5 (queen a7→c5, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Rxc5 — rook f5→c5, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Bc5+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p1p3p1/3bp2p/5r2/3Q4/P6P/1P4P1/5NK1 w - - 1 26

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