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

Position

White: king g1; queen b7; rook c1; bishop f3; pawns a2/b2/d5/f2/g2. Black: king g8; queen d6; rook e5; bishop d7; pawns a6/f7/g5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qc7 — queen b7→c7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Re1+ — rook e5→e1, gives check. Opponent replies Rxe1 (rook c1→e1, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qxc7 — queen d6→c7, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, deflection, endgame, master, short. The key move is Re1+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1Q1b1p2/p2q3p/3Pr1p1/8/5B2/PP3PP1/2R3K1 w - - 0 24

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