Chess Puzzle #sHK9V — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; queen c8; bishops b5/f4; pawns a4/g3. Black: king e7; queen d5; bishop d8; pawns a7/d4/f2/g4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg5+ — bishop f4→g5, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxg5 — queen d5→g5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qd7+ (queen c8→d7, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf8 — king e7→f8.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, hanging piece, short. The key move Qxg5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2Qb4/p3k3/8/1B1q4/P2p1Bp1/6P1/5p1K/8 w - - 0 40

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