Chess Puzzle #183GX — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h3; queen c4; bishop d6; pawns b3/c5/e3/f2/f3/h4. Black: king g8; queen d8; bishop f6; pawns a7/b7/e6/f7/g6/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxh4 — bishop f6→h4, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxh4 — queen c4→h4, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qxh4+ (queen d8→h4, captures queen, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxh4 — king h3→h4, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Qxh4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3q2k1/pp3p2/3Bpbp1/2P4p/2Q4P/1P2PP1K/5P2/8 b - - 0 29

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