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

Position

White: king g1; queen g5; bishop b2; pawns a2/b3/c2/e3/g2/h6. Black: king g8; queen f7; bishops d6/d7; pawns a7/c5/d5/g7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g6 — pawn g7→g6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: h7+ — pawn h6→h7, gives check. Opponent replies Qxh7 (queen f7→h7, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Qxd5+ — queen g5→d5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kf8 (king g8→f8).
4. Best move: Qxd6+ — queen d5→d6, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, deflection, endgame, exposed king, fork, long. The key move Qxd5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p2b1qp1/3b3P/2pp2Q1/8/1P2P3/PBP3P1/6K1 b - - 0 34

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