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

Position

White: king g1; queen e7; rook f3; bishop f7; pawns b4/e4/g2/g3/h3. Black: king h7; queen c6; rook d1; pawns b5/e5/g7/h6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh2 — king g1→h2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qc1 — queen c6→c1. Opponent replies Bg6+ (bishop f7→g6, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxg6 — king h7→g6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qe6+ (queen e7→e6, gives check).
4. Best move: Kh7 — king g6→h7.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long, quiet move. The key move is Qc1.

Position data

FEN: 8/4QBpk/2q4p/1p2p3/1P2P3/5RPP/6P1/3r2K1 w - - 1 34

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