Chess Puzzle #Gr4iM — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen d1; rooks a1/f1; bishops b5/c1; knight d4; pawns a2/b2/c2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen d8; rooks a8/f8; bishops c8/d6; knight f6; pawns a7/d5/e4/f7/g7/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxh2+ — bishop d6→h2, captures pawn, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxh2 — king g1→h2, captures bishop. Opponent replies Ng4+ (knight f6→g4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg1 — king h2→g1.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, hanging piece, opening, short. The key move Kxh2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r1bq1rk1/p4ppp/3b1n2/1B1p4/3Np3/8/PPP2PPP/R1BQ1RK1 b - - 1 12

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