Chess Puzzle #JVrIB — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; queen d6; bishop c4; pawns f2/g2. Black: king g8; queen h5; rook f8; pawns a6/f7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc8 — rook f8→c8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxf7+ — bishop c4→f7, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf7 (king g8→f7, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Qd7+ — queen d6→d7, gives check.

Tactical themes

attraction, endgame, equality, sacrifice, short. The key move Bxf7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5rk1/5p1p/p2Q2p1/7q/2B5/8/5PP1/6K1 b - - 0 33

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