Chess Puzzle #1lb7I — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen b4; rooks c1/e3; pawns a5/b3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king h7; queen g5; rook f8; pawns e5/f5/f7/h5. White is ahead by 6 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg3 — rook e3→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxc1+ — queen g5→c1, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Qe1 (queen b4→e1).
3. Best move: Qxe1# — queen c1→e1, captures queen, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, hanging piece, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Qxe1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 5r2/5p1k/8/P3ppqp/1Q6/1P2R3/5PPP/2R3K1 w - - 2 32

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