Chess Puzzle #064yK — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen c5; rook b1; pawns c4/d4/e3/f3/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen d8; rook a4; pawns c7/e6/f7/g7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb7 — rook b1→b7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ra1+ — rook a4→a1, gives check. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g1→f2).
3. Best move: Qh4+ — queen d8→h4, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Ra1+.

Position data

FEN: 3q2k1/2p2ppp/4p3/2Q5/r1PP4/4PP2/6PP/1R4K1 w - - 0 27

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