Chess Puzzle #88z1V — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen b3; rook e2; bishop c4; pawns a2/f3/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen g6; rook d8; bishop c6; pawns a6/b7/f7/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf3 — bishop c6→f3, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxf3 — queen b3→f3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qb1+ (queen g6→b1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf2 — king g1→f2.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, short. The key move Qxf3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/1p3pp1/p1b3qp/8/2B5/1Q3P2/P3R1PP/6K1 b - - 1 25

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