Chess Puzzle #2Gwvc — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b3; queen b5; rooks a1/h1; bishop e3; pawns a4/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen a5; rook e8; bishops f5/f8; pawns a7/b6/c3/d5/g6/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg7 — bishop f8→g7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxe8+ — queen b5→e8, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Bf8 (bishop g7→f8).
3. Best move: Qb5 — queen e8→b5.

Tactical themes

advantage, hanging piece, middlegame, short. The key move Qxe8+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4rbk1/p6p/1p4p1/qQ1p1b2/P7/1Kp1B3/5PPP/R6R b - - 3 24

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