Chess Puzzle #k36ol — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; queen h6; rooks a1/e1; bishop e7; knight b1; pawns a2/b2/c4/f3/g2/h2. Black: king c8; queen f2; rooks d8/g8; bishop d3; pawns a7/c6/c7/f7. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qh3+ — queen h6→h3, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bf5 — bishop d3→f5. Opponent replies Bh4 (bishop e7→h4).
3. Best move: Qxe1+ — queen f2→e1, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Bxe1 (bishop h4→e1, captures queen).
4. Best move: Bxh3 — bishop f5→h3, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, kingside attack, long, middlegame. The key move Qxe1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2kr2r1/p1p1Bp2/2p4Q/8/2P5/3b1P2/PP3qPP/RN2R2K w - - 1 20

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