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

Position

White: king h1; queen e8; rook g1; pawns a3/b2/c5/d3/h3. Black: king g7; queen g3; rook g2; pawns a6/b7/e5/e6/g5/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (5 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxg2 — rook g1→g2, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxh3+ — queen g3→h3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king h1→g1).
3. Best move: Qe3+ — queen h3→e3, gives check. Opponent replies Rf2 (rook g2→f2).
4. Best move: Qg3+ — queen e3→g3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf1 (king g1→f1).
5. Best move: Qxd3+ — queen g3→d3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king f1→g1).
6. Best move: Qg3+ — queen d3→g3, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, exposed king, very long. The key move Qxh3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4Q3/1p4k1/p3p2p/2P1p1p1/8/P2P2qP/1P4r1/6RK w - - 0 41

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