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

Position

White: king h2; queen e4; rook a8; pawns a2/b3/e5/f2/g2/h3. Black: king h7; queen b6; rook d1; pawns b5/e6/f7/g6/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf8 — rook a8→f8. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxf2 — queen b6→f2, captures pawn. Opponent replies Qf3 (queen e4→f3).
3. Best move: Qg1+ — queen f2→g1, gives check. Opponent replies Kg3 (king h2→g3).
4. Best move: Qe1+ — queen g1→e1, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Qxf2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: R7/5p1k/1q2p1pp/1p2P3/4Q3/1P5P/P4PPK/3r4 w - - 0 34

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