Chess Puzzle #5iYCq — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen f2; rook e1; knight f5; pawns a2/b2/e7/g2/g6. Black: king d7; queen d5; rook e8; bishop c6; pawns a4/b7/c4/c7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qg3 — queen f2→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxf5 — queen d5→f5, captures knight. Opponent replies Re5 (rook e1→e5).
3. Best move: Qb1+ — queen f5→b1, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, hanging piece, short. The key move Qxf5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/1ppkP3/2b3P1/3q1N2/p1p5/8/PP3QP1/4R1K1 w - - 0 34

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