Chess Puzzle #7xA0y — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g3; queen d4; rook g7; pawns a2/c3/c4/d6/f3/g2/h2. Black: king h8; queen d2; rook f8; pawns a6/e3/f5/h7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg4+ — rook g7→g4, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxd4 — queen d2→d4, captures queen. Opponent replies Rxd4 (rook g4→d4, captures queen).
3. Best move: Rg8+ — rook f8→g8, gives check. Opponent replies Kf4 (king g3→f4).
4. Best move: e2 — pawn e3→e2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long. The key move Qxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5r1k/6Rp/p2P4/5p2/2PQ4/2P1pPK1/P2q2PP/8 w - - 3 35

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