Chess Puzzle #gY8Qm — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e1; queen d7; rooks d4/h1; bishops f4/f7; pawns a2/b2/e5/f2/g2/g6. Black: king b6; queen c2; rooks a8/h8; bishops a6/e7; pawns a7/b4/e4/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd6+ — rook d4→d6, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxd6 — bishop e7→d6, captures rook. Opponent replies Qxd6+ (queen d7→d6, captures bishop, gives check).
3. Best move: Ka5 — king b6→a5.

Tactical themes

defensive move, equality, middlegame, short. The key move Bxd6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r6r/p2QbBp1/bk4Pp/4P3/1p1RpB2/8/PPq2PP1/4K2R w K - 3 24

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