Chess Puzzle #fj139 — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; queen f7; rook b1; bishop a3; pawns a2/c2/d4/g4/h2. Black: king g5; queen f2; rooks a8/g6; pawns a7/f5/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc1+ — bishop a3→c1, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kh4 — king g5→h4. Opponent replies Qe7+ (queen f7→e7, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxg4 — king h4→g4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move is Kh4.

Position data

FEN: r7/p4Q2/6rp/5pk1/3P2P1/B7/P1P2q1P/1R5K w - - 1 29

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