Chess Puzzle #ldW8c — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen b5; rook c1; bishop b2; pawns a4/d4/f2/g2/h3. Black: king h8; queen d8; rook c7; bishop f8; pawns a5/b6/e6/f7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc7 — rook c1→c7, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxc7 — queen d8→c7, captures rook. Opponent replies d5+ (pawn d4→d5, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg8 — king h8→g8.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move Qxc7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3q1b1k/2r2p1p/1p2p1p1/pQ6/P2P4/7P/1B3PP1/2R3K1 w - - 4 29

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