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

Position

White: king g1; queen h5; rooks c1/e1; bishops d3/h6; knight f3; pawns a3/b4/d4/e5/f2/g2/h3. Black: king h7; queen d8; rooks c8/h8; bishops b7/e7; knight d5; pawns a6/b5/c6/e6/f7/g6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxg6+ — bishop d3→g6, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: fxg6 — pawn f7→g6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Ng5+ (knight f3→g5, gives check).
3. Best move: Bxg5 — bishop e7→g5, captures knight.

Tactical themes

advantage, middlegame, short. The key move fxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2rq3r/1b2bp1k/p1p1p1pB/1p1nP2Q/1P1P4/P2B1N1P/5PP1/2R1R1K1 w - - 7 23

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