Chess Puzzle #1n7CI — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b1; queen b8; rook f1; bishop d1; pawns a2/b2/c3/f2/h2. Black: king f7; queen d3; bishop e7; pawns a7/c6/g5/g6. White is ahead by 6 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc2 — bishop d1→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxf1+ — queen d3→f1, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Bd1 (bishop c2→d1).
3. Best move: Qxd1# — queen f1→d1, captures bishop, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, hanging piece, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Qxd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 1Q6/p3bk2/2p3p1/6p1/8/2Pq4/PP3P1P/1K1B1R2 w - - 1 32

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