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

Position

White: king g2; queen d7; bishop g3; pawns a4/b5/f3/g4/h2. Black: king h7; queen d2; bishop d5; pawns a7/f6/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf2 — bishop g3→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxf3+ — bishop d5→f3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf3 (king g2→f3, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Qxd7 — queen d2→d7, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, discovered attack, endgame, pin, short. The key move Bxf3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/p2Q2pk/5p1p/1P1b4/P5P1/5PB1/3q2KP/8 w - - 7 47

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