Chess Puzzle #bVOqx — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e3; queen g1; rook a1; bishops c1/d3; knights d2/f3; pawns a2/b4/c3/e4. Black: king g8; queen h3; rooks d8/f8; knight e7; pawns a7/b7/c7/d5/e5/g7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb2 — bishop c1→b2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: dxe4 — pawn d5→e4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bxe4 (bishop d3→e4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Nf5+ — knight e7→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Bxf5 (bishop e4→f5, captures knight).
4. Best move: Qxf5 — queen h3→f5, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, long, middlegame, pin. The key move dxe4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r1rk1/ppp1n1pp/8/3pp3/1P2P3/2PBKN1q/P2N4/R1B3Q1 w - - 2 21

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