Chess Puzzle #52mfK — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen b5; rooks a7/d1; pawns a3/f2/g3/h2. Black: king g8; queen c3; rook d8; knight d2; pawns b6/e6/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxb6 — queen b5→b6, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nf3+ — knight d2→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king g1→g2).
3. Best move: Rxd1 — rook d8→d1, captures rook. Opponent replies Qb8+ (queen b6→b8, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg7 — king g8→g7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, discovered attack, endgame, long. The key move is Nf3+.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/R4p1p/1p2p1p1/1Q6/8/P1q3P1/3n1P1P/3R2K1 w - - 6 31

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