Chess Puzzle #t6QaO — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; queen c8; rook b1; knight c6; pawns a4/c4/d5/e4. Black: king g7; queen f4; bishop h4; pawns a5/c5/d6/e5/f3/f7/h5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg1+ — rook b1→g1, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bg3 — bishop h4→g3. Opponent replies Qh3 (queen c8→h3).
3. Best move: h4 — pawn h5→h4. Opponent replies Rf1 (rook g1→f1).
4. Best move: Qxe4 — queen f4→e4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is Bg3.

Position data

FEN: 2Q5/5pk1/2Np4/p1pPp2p/P1P1Pq1b/5p2/8/1R5K w - - 6 40

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