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

Position

White: king f1; queen f4; bishop h3; pawns a3/b5/c4/d3/f2/g2/h2. Black: king b7; queen e8; rook f7; pawns a7/b6/c5/d4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qd6 — queen f4→d6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf2+ — rook f7→f2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf2 (king f1→f2, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qe3+ — queen e8→e3, gives check.

Tactical themes

attraction, endgame, equality, sacrifice, short. The key move Rxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4q3/pk3r2/1p6/1Pp5/2Pp1Q2/P2P3B/5PPP/5K2 w - - 1 30

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