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

Position

White: king f2; queen d4; rook f1; pawns a3/b2/e3. Black: king g8; queen g6; bishop h4; pawns a7/b6/f7/g7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke2 — king f2→e2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qg2+ — queen g6→g2, gives check. Opponent replies Kd3 (king e2→d3).
3. Best move: Qxf1+ — queen g2→f1, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, short. The key move Qxf1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p4pp1/1p4q1/8/3Q3b/P3P3/1P3K2/5R2 w - - 5 36

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