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

Position

White: king e3; queen c3; bishop a1; pawns c6/e5/g3/h4. Black: king g8; rooks d1/d2; bishop e6; pawns a6/b5/f7/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd3+ — rook d2→d3, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxd3 — queen c3→d3, captures rook. Opponent replies Rxd3+ (rook d1→d3, captures queen, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxd3 — king e3→d3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Qxd3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5ppp/p1P1b3/1p2P3/7P/2Q1K1P1/3r4/B2r4 b - - 4 31

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