Chess Puzzle #S43FO — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen e4; rooks a1/e1; bishop c2; knight d1; pawns a2/b2/f2/g2/h3. Black: king f7; queen g5; rooks a8/e8; bishop c6; knight a7; pawns a6/b4/c7/g6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb3+ — bishop c2→b3, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kg7 — king f7→g7. Opponent replies Qd4+ (queen e4→d4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh7 — king g7→h7. Opponent replies Ne3 (knight d1→e3).
4. Best move: Rxe3 — rook e8→e3, captures knight.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, long, middlegame. The key move is Kg7.

Position data

FEN: r3r3/n1p2k2/p1b3p1/6q1/1p2Q3/7P/PPB2PP1/R2NR1K1 w - - 0 24

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