Chess Puzzle #HEjVx — Intermediate, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king d1; queen h5; rooks a1/e1; knights c3/e7; pawns a2/b3/c2/d2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king c7; queen d7; rook a8; bishop g4; pawns a7/c5/c6/d5/f6/f7. White is ahead by 9 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f3 — pawn f2→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxh5 — bishop g4→h5, captures queen. Opponent replies Nexd5+ (knight e7→d5, captures pawn, gives check).
3. Best move: cxd5 — pawn c6→d5, captures knight. Opponent replies Re7 (rook e1→e7).
4. Best move: Qxe7 — queen d7→e7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

equality, hanging piece, long, middlegame. The key move Bxh5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r7/p1kqNp2/2p2p2/2pp3Q/6b1/1PN5/P1PP1PPP/R2KR3 w - - 1 21

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