Chess Puzzle #43tA3 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; queen c5; knight f5; pawns a2/b3/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen d2; rook d3; pawns a6/b7/e5/f6/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh8 — king g8→h8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qf8+ — queen c5→f8, gives check. Opponent replies Kh7 (king h8→h7).
3. Best move: Qxg7# — queen f8→g7, captures pawn, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Qxg7# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1p4p1/p4p1p/2Q1pN2/8/1P1r3P/P2q2PK/8 b - - 0 32

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