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

Position

White: king g1; queen b4; rook d1; pawns b3/e3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen f6; rook a2; pawns e6/f7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qc4 — queen b4→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxf2+ — queen f6→f2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
3. Best move: Qxg2# — queen f2→g2, captures pawn, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Qxg2# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5pp1/4pq1p/8/1Q6/1P2P2P/r4PP1/3R2K1 w - - 0 29

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