Chess Puzzle #2j214 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f3; queen h5; bishop a1; pawns g6/h3. Black: king g8; queen d7; rook c5; pawns a2/b7/c6/d5/f4/g7. Black is ahead by 6 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf8 — king g8→f8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qh8+ — queen h5→h8, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king f8→e7).
3. Best move: Qxg7+ — queen h8→g7, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, interference, short. The key move Qxg7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1p1q2p1/2p3P1/2rp3Q/5p2/5K1P/p7/B7 b - - 1 54

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