Chess Puzzle #9OfKd — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen e3; rook d1; bishop b1; pawns a3/b2/c3/e5/f3/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen c4; rook d8; bishop d5; pawns a4/b7/e6/f7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qe4 — queen e3→e4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxe4 — bishop d5→e4, captures queen. Opponent replies Rxd8+ (rook d1→d8, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh7 — king g8→h7. Opponent replies Bxe4+ (bishop b1→e4, captures bishop, gives check).
4. Best move: g6 — pawn g7→g6.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Bxe4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/1p3pp1/4p2p/3bP3/p1q5/P1P1QP2/1P4PP/1B1R2K1 w - - 1 28

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