Chess Puzzle #06yZ3 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b2; queen d4; rook h3; bishop c4; pawns a4/b3/c2. Black: king f8; queen a5; rook b7; pawns f5/f7/g6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qd8+ — queen d4→d8, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxd8 — queen a5→d8, captures queen. Opponent replies Rh8+ (rook h3→h8, gives check).
3. Best move: Ke7 — king f8→e7. Opponent replies Rxd8 (rook h8→d8, captures queen).
4. Best move: Kxd8 — king e7→d8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Qxd8 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/1r3p2/6p1/q4p2/P1BQ4/1P5R/1KP5/8 w - - 4 45

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