Chess Puzzle #p4y58 — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; queen g6; bishop h6; knight c3; pawns a2/b2/c2/f4/h2/h5. Black: king g8; queen d7; bishop d4; pawns a7/b7/c6/c7/f5/g7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg5 — bishop h6→g5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxc3 — bishop d4→c3, captures knight. Opponent replies bxc3 (pawn b2→c3, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Qd2+ — queen d7→d2, gives check.

Tactical themes

clearance, endgame, equality, short. The key move Bxc3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/pppq2p1/2p3QB/5p1P/3b1P2/2N5/PPP3KP/8 w - - 1 32

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