Chess Puzzle #2lDvH — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; queen a1; bishop e3; pawns f2/g2/h3. Black: king g7; queen d6; knight c3; pawns f7/g6/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qd1+ — queen d6→d1, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxd1 — queen a1→d1, captures queen. Opponent replies Nxd1 (knight c3→d1, captures queen).
3. Best move: Bd4+ — bishop e3→d4, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Qxd1 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5pk1/3q2p1/7p/8/2n1B2P/5PP1/Q5K1 b - - 1 33

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