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

Position

White: king g1; queen a6; rooks d1/g3; pawns b3/d5/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen f6; rook f8; bishop d6; pawns b5/f7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf3 — rook g3→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bh2+ — bishop d6→h2, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh2 (king g1→h2, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Qxa6 — queen f6→a6, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, discovered attack, endgame, short. The key move is Bh2+.

Position data

FEN: 5rk1/5pp1/Q2b1q1p/1p1P4/8/1P4RP/5PP1/3R2K1 w - - 3 38

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