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

Position

White: king h1; queen e4; rooks a1/g1; bishop a3; pawns a2/b2/c2/f3/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen g3; rooks d2/d8; bishop d4; pawns a7/f4/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb4 — bishop a3→b4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxg1 — bishop d4→g1, captures rook. Opponent replies Rxg1 (rook a1→g1, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Rxg2 — rook d2→g2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rxg2 (rook g1→g2, captures rook).
4. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, kingside attack, long, middlegame, sacrifice. The key move Bxg1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/p4p1p/6p1/8/3bQp2/B4PqP/PPPr2P1/R5RK w - - 3 28

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