Chess Puzzle #KjT1s — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen d7; rook a1; knight d4; pawns a4/b2/g2/h3. Black: king h6; queen c4; bishop d3; knight b4; pawns a5/b6/e2/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nxe2 — knight d4→e2, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxe2 — bishop d3→e2, captures knight. Opponent replies Qd2+ (queen d7→d2, gives check).
3. Best move: g5 — pawn g6→g5. Opponent replies Qd6+ (queen d2→d6, gives check).
4. Best move: Kh5 — king h6→h5.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, hanging piece, long. The key move Bxe2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/3Q3p/1p4pk/p7/PnqN4/3b3P/1P2p1P1/R5K1 w - - 0 29

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