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

Position

White: king g2; rooks e1/f1; bishop f6; pawns a2/b3/c4/d3/e6. Black: king g8; queen h5; bishop g7; pawns a6/b4/c5/c6/g3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxg7 — bishop f6→g7, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qh2+ — queen h5→h2, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king g2→f3).
3. Best move: Kxg7 — king g8→g7, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, intermezzo, short. The key move is Qh2+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/6b1/p1p1PB2/2p4q/1pP5/1P1P2p1/P5K1/4RR2 w - - 1 40

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