Chess Puzzle #1kbJP — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen d4; rooks b1/g3; bishop c1; pawns a2/b2/c3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen g5; rooks a8/f8; bishop f4; pawns a7/c6/c7/d5/g7/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxg3 — bishop f4→g3, captures rook. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxg5 — bishop c1→g5, captures queen. Opponent replies Bxf2+ (bishop g3→f2, captures pawn, gives check).
3. Best move: Qxf2 — queen d4→f2, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxf2 (rook f8→f2, captures queen).
4. Best move: Kxf2 — king g1→f2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, hanging piece, long, middlegame. The key move Bxg5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r4rk1/p1p3pp/2p5/3p2q1/3Q1b2/2P3RP/PP3PP1/1RB3K1 b - - 4 18

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