Chess Puzzle #2PnU0 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen f8; bishop f6; pawns b2/b3/d4/f3/g4/h2. Black: king g6; queen f7; bishop c6; pawns a7/b7/g5/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qd6 — queen f8→d6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxf6 — queen f7→f6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qxf6+ (queen d6→f6, captures queen, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxf6 — king g6→f6, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, master, short. The key move Qxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5Q2/pp3q2/2b2Bkp/6p1/3P2P1/1P3P2/1P5P/6K1 w - - 3 34

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