Chess Puzzle #jq60S — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; queen g4; knights e6/f4; pawns c3/d5/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen d7; rook e1; bishop e3; pawns a5/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf4+ — bishop e3→f4, captures knight, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxf4 — queen g4→f4, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxe6 (rook e1→e6, captures knight).
3. Best move: dxe6 — pawn d5→e6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Qxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/3q2pp/4N3/p2P4/5NQ1/2P1b2P/6PK/4r3 b - - 0 37

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