Chess Puzzle #L4DHi — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen e3; rook c3; bishops a7/g2; pawns f2/g3/h2. Black: king g8; queen b4; rook d6; bishop f5; pawns f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc5 — bishop a7→c5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d6→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Bf1 (bishop g2→f1).
3. Best move: Qb5 — queen b4→b5. Opponent replies Rd3 (rook c3→d3).
4. Best move: Bxd3 — bishop f5→d3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, long, middlegame, pin. The key move is Rd1+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/B4p1p/3r2p1/5b2/1q6/2R1Q1P1/5PBP/6K1 w - - 0 28

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