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

Position

White: king g1; queen a7; bishop b3; pawns a2/b2/c2/g4/h2. Black: king h8; rook f4; bishops e4/g7; pawns b6/c5/g6/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qb8+ — queen a7→b8, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf8 — rook f4→f8. Opponent replies Qxf8+ (queen b8→f8, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Bxf8 — bishop g7→f8, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, master, short. The key move is Rf8.

Position data

FEN: 7k/Q5b1/1p4p1/2p4p/4brP1/1B6/PPP4P/6K1 w - - 3 33

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