Chess Puzzle #50Q6H — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c1; queen g8; rook f7; pawns a3/b2/d5/e3/g6/h3. Black: king c8; queen e5; rook d8; pawns a7/b6/c5/g7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxg7 — queen g8→g7, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxd5 — queen e5→d5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Kb1 (king c1→b1).
3. Best move: Qe4+ — queen d5→e4, gives check. Opponent replies Ka1 (king b1→a1).
4. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long. The key move Qxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2kr2Q1/p4Rp1/1p4P1/2pPq3/8/P3P2P/1P6/2K5 w - - 4 39

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