Chess Puzzle #2S0O5 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; rooks f2/f8; bishop d6; pawns a3/b2/d4/e5/g4. Black: king g7; queen d7; bishop e3; pawns a4/b5/d5/e6/h4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: R2f7+ — rook f2→f7, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxf7 — queen d7→f7, captures rook. Opponent replies Rxf7+ (rook f8→f7, captures queen, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxf7 — king g7→f7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Qxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5R2/3q2k1/3Bp3/1p1pP3/p2P2Pp/P3b3/1P3RK1/8 w - - 7 39

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