Chess Puzzle #2Z2Vv — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; queen d8; rooks a1/e1; pawns a2/b3/g2/h3. Black: king b7; queen g7; bishop b4; pawns a6/c7/e2/f5/h4. White is ahead by 6 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe2 — rook e1→e2, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxa1+ — queen g7→a1, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king h1→h2).
3. Best move: Bd6+ — bishop b4→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Qxd6 (queen d8→d6, captures bishop).
4. Best move: cxd6 — pawn c7→d6, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Qxa1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3Q4/1kp3q1/p7/5p2/1b5p/1P5P/P3p1P1/R3R2K w - - 1 35

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