Chess Puzzle #9A9lZ — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; queen f8; rook d1; bishop d4; pawns a2/b3/f3/g2/h3. Black: king a8; queen d7; rook e8; bishop d5; pawns a7/c6/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qc5 — queen f8→c5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxf3 — bishop d5→f3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rd2 (rook d1→d2).
3. Best move: Re1+ — rook e8→e1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king h1→h2).
4. Best move: Qc7+ — queen d7→c7, gives check. Opponent replies Be5 (bishop d4→e5).
5. Best move: Rxe5 — rook e1→e5, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, very long. The key move Bxf3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: k3rQ2/p2q3p/2p3p1/3b4/3B4/1P3P1P/P5P1/3R3K w - - 4 34

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