Chess Puzzle #n5sxM — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; queen a7; rooks a1/e1; pawns a2/f2/f3/h3. Black: king g7; queen f4; rook d8; bishop e6; pawns b7/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg2 — king h2→g2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxh3+ — bishop e6→h3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh3 (king g2→h3, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Qxf3+ — queen f4→f3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king h3→h2).
4. Best move: Rd5 — rook d8→d5.

Tactical themes

attraction, crushing, defensive move, deflection, endgame, long, master. The key move Bxh3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/Qp3pkp/4b1p1/8/5q2/5P1P/P4P1K/R3R3 w - - 3 30

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