Chess Puzzle #1qo1d — Intermediate, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen d2; rook e7; bishop f4; pawns a3/b2/c3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen c2; rook d8; bishop e5; pawns b5/d3/f7/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf4 — bishop e5→f4, captures bishop. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxf4 — queen d2→f4, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qd1+ (queen c2→d1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh2 — king g1→h2.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Qxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/4Rp2/7p/1p2b3/5B2/P1Pp3P/1PqQ1PP1/6K1 b - - 2 29

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