Chess Puzzle #HfXrL — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b1; rooks c3/e1; bishop d5; pawns a2/b2/c2/e5/g2. Black: king c8; queen f4; rook d4; pawns c7/g6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf3 — rook c3→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxe5 — queen f4→e5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rf8+ (rook f3→f8, gives check).
3. Best move: Kd7 — king c8→d7.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Qxe5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2k5/2p5/6p1/3BP3/3r1q2/2R5/PPP3P1/1K2R3 w - - 0 30

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