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

Position

White: king h1; queen h5; rook d1; knight d6; pawns a3/g3/h3. Black: king g8; queen b2; bishop c7; pawns a5/b5/c6/g7. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne8 — knight d6→e8. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxg3 — bishop c7→g3, captures pawn. Opponent replies Nf6+ (knight e8→f6, gives check).
3. Best move: Qxf6 — queen b2→f6, captures knight.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Bxg3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/2b3p1/2pN4/pp5Q/8/P5PP/1q6/3R3K w - - 10 45

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