Chess Puzzle #bTB7w — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen d1; rooks a1/f1; bishops d3/f4; knights a8/f3; pawns a2/b2/c2/e4/f2. Black: king d8; queen h3; rook h8; bishop b4; knights c6/g4; pawns a7/b7/d6/f6/g5/h7. White is ahead by 7 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg3 — bishop f4→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bc5 — bishop b4→c5. Opponent replies Bxd6 (bishop g3→d6, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Bxd6 — bishop c5→d6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Bb5 (bishop d3→b5).
4. Best move: Ke7 — king d8→e7.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, long, middlegame. The key move is Bc5.

Position data

FEN: N2k3r/pp5p/2np1p2/6p1/1b2PBn1/3B1N1q/PPP2P2/R2Q1RK1 w - - 0 16

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