Chess Puzzle #hQr0H — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen a4; rook c7; bishop d2; pawns f2/g2/h3. Black: king h7; queen d3; rook b1; pawns e6/f6/g7/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh2 — king g1→h2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxd2 — queen d3→d2, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qe4+ (queen a4→e4, gives check).
3. Best move: f5 — pawn f6→f5.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, hanging piece, short. The key move Qxd2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/2R3pk/4pp1p/8/Q7/3q3P/3B1PP1/1r4K1 w - - 1 36

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