Chess Puzzle #1Jwgn — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen f3; rook h7; bishop e4; pawns a4/c2/f2/g3/h2. Black: king e6; queen g5; rook d7; bishop d4; pawns a5/b4/e5/f7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf5+ — bishop e4→f5, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxf5 — queen g5→f5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qxf5+ (queen f3→f5, captures queen, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxf5 — king e6→f5, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Qxf5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/3r1p1R/4k3/p3p1q1/Pp1bB3/5QP1/2P2P1P/6K1 w - - 5 34

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