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

Position

White: king g2; queen b5; bishop f1; pawns b4/e5/f2/g3/h4. Black: king g8; queen c1; rook a3; pawns e6/f7/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra1 — rook a3→a1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qe8+ — queen b5→e8, gives check. Opponent replies Kh7 (king g8→h7).
3. Best move: Bd3+ — bishop f1→d3, gives check. Opponent replies g6 (pawn g7→g6).
4. Best move: Qxf7+ — queen e8→f7, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Qxf7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5pp1/4p2p/1Q2P3/1P5P/r5P1/5PK1/2q2B2 b - - 2 36

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