Chess Puzzle #RN3DL — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; queen g5; rooks d1/f1; pawns a2/b2/d5/f3/h6. Black: king g8; queen f7; rook f8; pawns a6/b5/d6/e5/g6. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh1 — rook f1→h1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxf3+ — queen f7→f3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g2→h2).
3. Best move: Qe2+ — queen f3→e2, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, master, short. The key move Qxf3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5rk1/5q2/p2p2pP/1p1Pp1Q1/8/5P2/PP4K1/3R1R2 w - - 0 38

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