Chess Puzzle #0DJGQ — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b1; queen f4; rooks d3/e2; pawns a2/b3/c2/f2/g5/h5. Black: king g8; queen c6; rook c8; bishop d7; pawns a7/c3/e6/f7/g7/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ree3 — rook e2→e3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qh1+ — queen c6→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Re1 (rook e3→e1).
3. Best move: Qxe1+ — queen h1→e1, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Qc1 (queen f4→c1).
4. Best move: Qxc1+ — queen e1→c1, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long, queenside attack. The key move Qxe1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/p2b1ppp/2q1p3/6PP/5Q2/1PpR4/P1P1RP2/1K6 w - - 0 28

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