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

Position

White: king h1; queen e6; rook c4; bishop b1; pawns c3/e4/f5/h2. Black: king f8; queen d8; rook d7; pawns e5/f6/g5/g7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc2 — bishop b1→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d7→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Bxd1 (bishop c2→d1, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qxd1+ — queen d8→d1, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, sacrifice, short. The key move Qxd1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3q1k2/3r2p1/4Qp2/4pPp1/2R1P3/2P5/7P/1B5K w - - 1 46

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