Chess Puzzle #G73sc — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; rook g8; bishops d4/d7; pawns a3/b4/c3/h3. Black: king a7; queen f1; knight f4; pawns a6/b6/c7/f7/h4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne2 — knight f4→e2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bc6 — bishop d7→c6. Opponent replies Qf4+ (queen f1→f4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg2 — king h2→g2. Opponent replies Qg3+ (queen f4→g3, gives check).
4. Best move: Rxg3 — rook g8→g3, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is Bc6.

Position data

FEN: 6R1/k1pB1p2/pp6/8/1P1B1n1p/P1P4P/7K/5q2 b - - 9 45

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