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

Position

White: king c1; queen f2; rook d1; bishop f7; pawns a2/e4/f3/g2/h2. Black: king f8; queen b7; rook a8; bishop c3; pawns a5/f4/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qc5+ — queen f2→c5, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxf7 — king f8→f7, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qd5+ (queen c5→d5, gives check).
3. Best move: Qxd5 — queen b7→d5, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, hanging piece, short. The key move Kxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r4k2/1q3B1p/6p1/p7/4Pp2/2b2P2/P4QPP/2KR4 w - - 0 28

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