Chess Puzzle #4OwM3 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen d6; rook d1; pawns a2/b5/e4/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen e5; rook c3; pawns a7/e6/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxb5 — queen e5→b5, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qd8+ — queen d6→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king g8→g7).
3. Best move: Qd4+ — queen d8→d4, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Qd8+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p4p1p/3Qp1p1/1P2q3/4P3/2r4P/P4PP1/3R2K1 b - - 0 30

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