Chess Puzzle #PNw1X — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen f4; rook g3; pawns b2/b3/c3/g2/h4. Black: king g8; queen d7; rook f7; pawns a7/b6/f5/g7/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxh6 — queen f4→h6, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: f4 — pawn f5→f4. Opponent replies Rg6 (rook g3→g6).
3. Best move: f3 — pawn f4→f3. Opponent replies gxf3 (pawn g2→f3, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Qd1+ — queen d7→d1, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move is f4.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p2q1rp1/1p5p/5p2/5Q1P/1PP3R1/1P4P1/6K1 w - - 3 30

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