Chess Puzzle #w99nU — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b1; queen d4; rook d1; bishops c3/c6; pawns a2/b2/c2. Black: king c8; queen d6; rook g3; bishop f4; pawns b6/c7/f7/g4/g5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd7+ — bishop c6→d7, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxd7 — king c8→d7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qa4+ (queen d4→a4, gives check).
3. Best move: Ke7 — king d7→e7. Opponent replies Qe4+ (queen a4→e4, gives check).
4. Best move: Qe6 — queen d6→e6.

Tactical themes

advantage, long, middlegame. The key move Kxd7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2k5/2p2p2/1pBq4/6p1/3Q1bp1/2B3r1/PPP5/1K1R4 w - - 1 29

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