Chess Puzzle #18cGE — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen g6; pawns c3/d4/f2/f7/g2. Black: king h8; queen d8; rook b2; bishop f8; pawns a4/c4/e6. Black is ahead by 6 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg7 — bishop f8→g7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qh5+ — queen g6→h5, gives check. Opponent replies Bh6 (bishop g7→h6).
3. Best move: Qxh6# — queen h5→h6, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, master, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Qxh6# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 3q1b1k/5P2/4p1Q1/8/p1pP4/2P5/1r3PP1/6K1 b - - 0 48

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