Chess Puzzle #EIXw3 — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen e4; rook d1; bishop d7; pawns a2/b2/c4/f2/g2/h2. Black: king h8; queen f8; rook b8; bishop g7; pawns a6/b6/d4/f3/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd4 — rook d1→d4, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxd4 — bishop g7→d4, captures rook. Opponent replies Qxd4+ (queen e4→d4, captures bishop, gives check).
3. Best move: Qg7 — queen f8→g7.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, pin, short. The key move Bxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 1r3q1k/3B2b1/pp5p/8/2PpQ3/5p2/PP3PPP/3R2K1 w - - 0 29

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