Chess Puzzle #PQpl0 — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c7; queen e7; bishop f3; pawn g4. Black: king g7; queen g6; rook a5; bishop c8; pawns a4/b7/c4/d4/f7. Black is ahead by 9 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qc6+ — queen g6→c6, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxc6 — bishop f3→c6, captures queen. Opponent replies bxc6 (pawn b7→c6, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Kxc8 — king c7→c8, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Bxc6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2b5/1pK1Qpk1/6q1/r7/p1pp2P1/5B2/8/8 b - - 7 45

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