Chess Puzzle #9Y0VR — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; queen f6; pawns a3/b4/e5/f2/g2. Black: king d7; rook d5; bishop g6; pawns a6/b5/c2. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qg7+ — queen f6→g7, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kc8 — king d7→c8. Opponent replies Qg8+ (queen g7→g8, gives check).
3. Best move: Rd8 — rook d5→d8.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move is Kc8.

Position data

FEN: 8/3k4/p4Qb1/1p1rP3/1P6/P7/2p2PPK/8 w - - 3 44

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