Chess Puzzle #d1ZIK — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen c7; rook f3; bishop d3; pawns a4/b3/c2/f2/g2. Black: king g7; queen e6; rook e8; bishop c8; pawns a7/b7/c6/d5/f7/g6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxg6 — bishop d3→g6, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxg6 — queen e6→g6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Re3 (rook f3→e3).
3. Best move: Rxe3 — rook e8→e3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, hanging piece, short. The key move Qxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2b1r3/ppQ2pk1/2p1q1p1/3p4/P7/1P1B1R2/2P2PP1/6K1 w - - 6 35

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