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

Position

White: king g1; queen h5; rooks a8/e2; bishop f4; pawns b5/c2/e5/g2/h4. Black: king e7; queen b7; rooks g7/g8; bishop d8; pawns c5/d5/e6/f5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg5+ — bishop f4→g5, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg5 — rook g7→g5, captures bishop. Opponent replies hxg5 (pawn h4→g5, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qxa8 — queen b7→a8, captures rook. Opponent replies Qh7+ (queen h5→h7, gives check).
4. Best move: Kf8 — king e7→f8.

Tactical themes

defensive move, equality, long, middlegame. The key move Rxg5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: R2b2r1/1q2k1r1/4p3/1PppPp1Q/5B1P/8/2P1R1P1/6K1 w - - 1 42

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