Chess Puzzle #0DRfi — Intermediate, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen d1; knight d4; pawns a4/e5/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen c3; bishop d7; pawns a7/d5/e6/f7/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxa4 — bishop d7→a4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxa4 — queen d1→a4, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qc1+ (queen c3→c1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh2 — king g1→h2.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, hanging piece, short. The key move Qxa4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p2b1pp1/4p2p/3pP3/P2N4/2q4P/5PP1/3Q2K1 b - - 0 29

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