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

Position

White: king g1; queen d3; rook e1; bishops c2/e5; pawns a2/c3/d4/h4. Black: king g8; queen d5; rook e8; knight f6; pawns a7/b5/c6/f5/g7/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf6 — bishop e5→f6, captures knight. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxe1+ — rook e8→e1, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g1→f2).
3. Best move: Qh1 — queen d5→h1. Opponent replies Bb3+ (bishop c2→b3, gives check).
4. Best move: Kf8 — king g8→f8.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Rxe1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4r1k1/p5p1/2p2n2/1p1qBp1p/3P3P/2PQ4/P1B5/4R1K1 w - - 0 31

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