Chess Puzzle #lT5Mk — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b1; queen e4; rook f6; pawns b2/c3/d4/g4/h3. Black: king g7; queen a2; rook a3; pawns b7/g5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc2 — king b1→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qb3+ — queen a2→b3, gives check. Opponent replies Kd3 (king c2→d3).
3. Best move: Qd1+ — queen b3→d1, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move is Qb3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p4k1/5R2/6p1/3PQ1P1/r1P4P/qP6/1K6 w - - 1 38

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