Chess Puzzle #HVxUp — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen a6; rook d1; pawns a3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king h8; queen d3; rook d8; pawns b5/d2/e3/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e2 — pawn e3→e2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qf6+ — queen a6→f6, gives check. Opponent replies Kg8 (king h8→g8).
3. Best move: Qe6+ — queen f6→e6, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king g8→g7).
4. Best move: Qe7+ — queen e6→e7, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, long. The key move is Qf6+.

Position data

FEN: 3r3k/7p/Q5p1/1p6/8/P2qp2P/3p1PP1/3R2K1 b - - 3 39

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