Chess Puzzle #2P8jP — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen d1; rook g8; bishop d6; pawns a2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king d7; queen c6; rook c3; bishop b7; pawns a6/e6/f7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxd6 — queen c6→d6, captures bishop. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd8+ — rook g8→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd8 (king d7→d8, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qxd6+ — queen d1→d6, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 6R1/1b1k1p2/p1qBp3/8/8/2r5/P4PPP/3Q2K1 b - - 0 33

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