Chess Puzzle #RSs7d — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen g6; rook c1; bishops d4/h7; knight g3; pawns c5/f3/g2/h2. Black: king f8; queen a5; rook d8; bishop e7; knights d5/d7; pawns c6/f6/g7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc5 — bishop e7→c5, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nf5 — knight g3→f5. Opponent replies Bxd4+ (bishop c5→d4, captures bishop, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh1 — king g1→h1. Opponent replies Ne5 (knight d7→e5).
4. Best move: Qxg7+ — queen g6→g7, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, long, middlegame, sacrifice. The key move Qxg7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3r1k2/3nb1pB/2p2pQ1/q1Pn4/3B4/5PN1/6PP/2R3K1 b - - 2 25

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