Chess Puzzle #4FVMb — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; queen c2; rook h1; bishop d3; pawns e3/f2/f6/g3. Black: king g8; queen e5; rook b3; bishop a6; pawns a4/c3/e6/f7/g6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb2 — rook b3→b2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxa4 — queen c2→a4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Bb7+ (bishop a6→b7, gives check).
3. Best move: e4 — pawn e3→e4.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Qxa4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5p2/b3pPp1/4q3/p7/1rpBP1P1/2Q2PK1/7R b - - 2 33

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