Chess Puzzle #GZmzK — Master, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king d3; queen h6; bishop g7; pawns a2/b2/c3/f6. Black: king g8; queen f2; rook e8; pawns a7/b7/c7/f7/g6/h5. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd8+ — rook e8→d8, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kc4 — king d3→c4. Opponent replies Qf1+ (queen f2→f1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kb3 — king c4→b3. Opponent replies Qd1+ (queen f1→d1, gives check).
4. Best move: Ka3 — king b3→a3.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long. The key move is Kc4.

Position data

FEN: 4r1k1/ppp2pB1/5PpQ/7p/8/2PK4/PP3q2/8 b - - 4 39

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