Chess Puzzle #X6VZT — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; queen e2; rook a1; bishop c5; knight d2; pawns a2/b3/d4/e3/f4. Black: king c8; queen h4; rook h8; bishop g7; pawns a7/c6/d5/e6/f7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qa6+ — queen e2→a6, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kd8 — king c8→d8. Opponent replies Bb6+ (bishop c5→b6, gives check).
3. Best move: axb6 — pawn a7→b6, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

defensive move, equality, middlegame, short. The key move is Kd8.

Position data

FEN: 2k4r/p4pb1/2p1p3/2Bp4/3P1P1q/1P2P3/P2NQ1K1/R7 w - - 1 28

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