Chess Puzzle #2IB1R — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen a5; rook e1; knight e4; pawns a2/b3/c4/d5/g2. Black: king e7; queen h5; rook a8; bishop g4; pawns a6/b7/c5/d6/e5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh8 — rook a8→h8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qc7+ — queen a5→c7, gives check. Opponent replies Bd7 (bishop g4→d7).
3. Best move: Qxd6+ — queen c7→d6, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Qxd6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: r7/1p2k3/p2p4/Q1pPp2q/2P1N1b1/1P6/P5P1/4R1K1 b - - 3 29

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