Chess Puzzle #47MK1 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; queen c8; pawns a6/f4/g2/h5. Black: king a8; queen d1; rook b3; bishop b8; pawns a7/e6/f7/h7. Black is ahead by 8 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb1 — rook b3→b1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qc6+ — queen c8→c6, gives check. Opponent replies Rb7 (rook b1→b7).
3. Best move: axb7# — pawn a6→b7, captures rook, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with axb7# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: kbQ5/p4p1p/P3p3/7P/5P2/1r6/6PK/3q4 b - - 3 39

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