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

Position

White: king h1; queen g6; bishop f1; knight h5; pawns a3/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen e5; bishop d5; pawns a7/c3/e6/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd3 — bishop f1→d3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qe1+ — queen e5→e1, gives check. Opponent replies Bf1 (bishop d3→f1).
3. Best move: Qxf1# — queen e1→f1, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Qxf1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p5p1/4p1Qp/3bq2N/8/P1p5/6PP/5B1K w - - 0 32

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