Chess Puzzle #5DxrI — Intermediate, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen f5; rook d2; pawns a2/b3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen b6; rook d8; bishop d6; pawns a7/f7/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bh2+ — bishop d6→h2, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxh2 — king g1→h2, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxd2 (rook d8→d2, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qg5+ — queen f5→g5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf8 (king g8→f8).
4. Best move: Qxd2 — queen g5→d2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, long, sacrifice. The key move Kxh2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/p4p1p/1q1b4/5Q2/8/1P5P/P2R1PP1/6K1 b - - 0 34

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