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

Position

White: king g1; queen h5; rooks a1/f1; bishop b3; knight e2; pawns a3/b4/c2/d4/f2/g2/h2. Black: king h7; queen d7; rooks a8/f8; bishops b6/f5; pawns a7/c6/d5/f6/f7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c3 — pawn c2→c3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bg4 — bishop f5→g4. Opponent replies Bc2+ (bishop b3→c2, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg7 — king h7→g7. Opponent replies Qh4 (queen h5→h4).
4. Best move: Bxe2 — bishop g4→e2, captures knight.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, long, middlegame. The key move is Bg4.

Position data

FEN: r4r2/p2q1p1k/1bp2p1p/3p1b1Q/1P1P4/PB6/2P1NPPP/R4RK1 w - - 4 20

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