Chess Puzzle #tndxz — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; queen h4; rook f2; bishop f4; pawns a2/e5/g3/h3. Black: king f8; queen c6; bishop c8; knight e7; pawns a7/b5/f5/g6/g7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg5 — bishop f4→g5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bb7 — bishop c8→b7. Opponent replies Qh8+ (queen h4→h8, gives check).
3. Best move: Ng8 — knight e7→g8. Opponent replies Be7+ (bishop g5→e7, gives check).
4. Best move: Kf7 — king f8→f7. Opponent replies e6+ (pawn e5→e6, gives check).
5. Best move: Qxe6 — queen c6→e6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, quiet move, very long. The key move is Bb7.

Position data

FEN: 2b2k2/p3n1p1/2q3p1/1p2Pp2/5B1Q/6PP/P4R1K/8 w - - 2 26

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