Chess Puzzle #hJeys — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen d6; rooks c1/e1; pawns a2/b2/f2/g3/h5. Black: king g8; queen g4; rook f8; bishop b7; pawns a7/b6/c5/f7/g7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rcd1 — rook c1→d1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxh5 — queen g4→h5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Qxf8+ (queen d6→f8, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh7 — king g8→h7. Opponent replies Qg8+ (queen f8→g8, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxg8 — king h7→g8, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, sacrifice. The key move Qxh5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5rk1/pb3pp1/1p1Q4/2p4P/6q1/6P1/PP3P2/2R1R1K1 w - - 1 27

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