Chess Puzzle #3QJRg — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen g7; rook f7; bishop g6; pawns a3/c2/d4/g2/h2. Black: king d8; queen e3; rook c8; bishop d7; pawns a7/b6/d5/e6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf1 — king g1→f1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bb5+ — bishop d7→b5, gives check. Opponent replies c4 (pawn c2→c4).
3. Best move: Bxc4+ — bishop b5→c4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Bd3 (bishop g6→d3).
4. Best move: Bxd3# — bishop c4→d3, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, long, mate, mate in 3. The combination ends with Bxd3# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 2rk4/p2b1RQ1/1p2p1B1/3p4/3P4/P3q3/2P3PP/6K1 w - - 0 26

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