Chess Puzzle #fuuCz — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen h6; bishops d3/f4; pawns a2/c3/d4/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen d6; rook e8; knight b6; pawns a4/b5/c6/f7/g6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qd5 — queen d6→d5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bxg6 — bishop d3→g6, captures pawn. Opponent replies Re1+ (rook e8→e1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf2 — king g1→f2. Opponent replies Re2+ (rook e1→e2, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxe2 — king f2→e2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, long. The key move Bxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4r1k1/5p2/1npq2pQ/1p6/p2P1B2/2PB4/P5PP/6K1 b - - 3 33

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