Chess Puzzle #Q8ehQ — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen c1; rook f1; bishop d2; pawns a2/c4/d4/e3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen d3; rook b8; bishop d6; pawns a7/c6/c7/f7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qc3 — queen c1→c3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bh2+ — bishop d6→h2, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh2 (king g1→h2, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Qxf1 — queen d3→f1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, deflection, endgame, kingside attack, short. The key move is Bh2+.

Position data

FEN: 1r4k1/p1p2pp1/2pb3p/8/2PP4/3qP2P/P2B1PP1/2Q2RK1 w - - 1 20

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