Chess Puzzle #0FSp7 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f1; queen c2; bishop d3; knight g3; pawns a2/b2/c3/d4/f2/f3. Black: king f7; queen f6; rook e8; knight g7; pawns a7/b6/c7/d6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg6+ — bishop d3→g6, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxg6 — queen f6→g6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qxg6+ (queen c2→g6, captures queen, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxg6 — king f7→g6, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Qxg6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/p1p2kn1/1p1p1q2/8/3P4/2PB1PN1/PPQ2P2/5K2 w - - 2 29

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