Chess Puzzle #q0tmF — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; queen f3; bishops c4/e5; pawns d5/e4/g2. Black: king h7; queen g6; rook e8; knight f6; pawns e6/f4/g5/h6. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxe4 — queen g6→e4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Bd3 — bishop c4→d3. Opponent replies Ng4+ (knight f6→g4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg1 — king h2→g1.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, master, pin, short. The key move is Bd3.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/7k/4pnqp/3PB1p1/2B1Pp2/5Q2/6PK/8 b - - 0 38

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