Chess Puzzle #3Z0fv — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b1; queen a6; rook f1; pawns a2/b2/c3/f5. Black: king h7; queen d5; bishop g5; pawns b5/c7/d6/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f6 — pawn f5→f6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qd3+ — queen d5→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Ka1 (king b1→a1).
3. Best move: Qxf1# — queen d3→f1, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

back rank mate, endgame, fork, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Qxf1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/2p4k/Q2p3p/1p1q1Pb1/8/2P5/PP6/1K3R2 w - - 0 41

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