Chess Puzzle #y3kG0 — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; queen c6; bishop g1; pawns b5/c2/e4/g2/h3. Black: king h5; rook d1; bishop f2; pawns f4/g5/h7. White is ahead by 6 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qe8+ — queen c6→e8, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kh4 — king h5→h4. Opponent replies Qd7 (queen e8→d7).
3. Best move: Rxg1+ — rook d1→g1, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king h1→h2).
4. Best move: h5 — pawn h7→h5.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, long, pin. The key move Rxg1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/2Q5/1P4pk/4Pp2/7P/2P2bP1/3r2BK w - - 3 37

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