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

Position

White: king g1; queen d1; rooks a1/e3; bishop d3; pawns a3/b2/c3/e5/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen d7; rooks a8/d8; bishop c8; pawns a6/b5/e6/f7/g7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxh7+ — bishop d3→h7, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxh7 — king g8→h7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qh5+ (queen d1→h5, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg8 — king h7→g8. Opponent replies Rh3 (rook e3→h3).
4. Best move: Kf8 — king g8→f8.

Tactical themes

defensive move, equality, hanging piece, long, middlegame. The key move Kxh7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r1br2k1/3q1ppp/p3p3/1p2P3/8/P1PBR3/1P3PPP/R2Q2K1 w - - 0 19

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