Chess Puzzle #IUy1v — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h3; queen c4; bishops f3/h6; pawns a2/b2/c3/g3/h2. Black: king e7; queen f2; rook c8; bishop b6; pawns a7/f6/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxc8 — queen c4→c8, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxf3 — queen f2→f3, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qf8+ (queen c8→f8, gives check).
3. Best move: Kd7 — king e7→d7.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, hanging piece, short. The key move Qxf3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/p3k2p/1b3ppB/8/2Q5/2P2BPK/PP3q1P/8 w - - 0 33

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