Chess Puzzle #Jfbj3 — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; queen c3; rooks a1/f1; bishops c1/c4; knights d2/f3; pawns a3/b2/e3/f2. Black: king c8; queen c7; rooks d8/h6; knights c6/f6; pawns a6/b7/f7/g7/h7. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd3 — bishop c4→d3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qd7 — queen c7→d7. Opponent replies Rh1 (rook f1→h1).
3. Best move: Qg4+ — queen d7→g4, gives check. Opponent replies Kf1 (king g2→f1).
4. Best move: Rxh1+ — rook h6→h1, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, deflection, long, middlegame. The key move Rxh1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2kr4/1pq2ppp/p1n2n1r/8/2B5/P1Q1PN2/1P1N1PK1/R1B2R2 w - - 2 21

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