Chess Puzzle #0LD6t — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; queen e1; rooks a1/f1; bishop h2; knight f3; pawns a2/c2/c3/d4/g2/h3. Black: king c8; queen e3; rooks e8/h8; bishop g4; knight e4; pawns a7/c6/c7/f7/g7/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf3 — bishop g4→f3, captures knight. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxe3 — queen e1→e3, captures queen. Opponent replies Ng3+ (knight e4→g3, gives check).
3. Best move: Bxg3 — bishop h2→g3, captures knight.

Tactical themes

advantage, hanging piece, middlegame, short. The key move Qxe3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2k1r2r/p1p2pp1/2p5/7p/3Pn1b1/2P1qN1P/P1P3PB/R3QR1K b - - 1 17

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