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

Position

White: king g1; rook a6; bishop f1; pawns a4/c6/d4/e3/f4/g3/h2. Black: king h6; queen d2; pawns d5/e4/g6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c7 — pawn c6→c7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxe3+ — queen d2→e3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king g1→g2).
3. Best move: Qf3+ — queen e3→f3, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Qxe3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/R1P3pk/3p4/P2PpP2/4P1P1/3q3P/5BK1 w - - 1 33

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