Chess Puzzle #36Vdy — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen a7; rook f1; bishops e3/f3; pawns a3/f2/g3/h2. Black: king g8; queen c3; rook d8; bishop d4; pawns d2/f7/g7/h7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxd4 — bishop e3→d4, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxf3 — queen c3→f3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qb6 (queen a7→b6).
3. Best move: Qd5 — queen f3→d5.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, hanging piece, short. The key move Qxf3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/Q4ppp/8/8/3b4/P1q1BBP1/3p1P1P/5RK1 w - - 2 29

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