Chess Puzzle #3cNYd — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h4; queen f5; bishop c4; pawns a3/b4/c5/f4/h3. Black: king g8; queen g2; rook d2; pawns a7/b7/c6/f7/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g5+ — pawn g7→g5, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kh5 — king h4→h5. Opponent replies Rd5 (rook d2→d5).
3. Best move: Bxd5 — bishop c4→d5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move is Kh5.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/pp3pp1/2p4p/2P2Q2/1PB2P1K/P6P/3r2q1/8 b - - 6 36

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