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

Position

White: king g1; queen f1; rook f3; bishop h3; pawns a3/d4/e6/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen d2; rook e8; bishop b7; pawns a5/d5/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e7 — pawn e6→e7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxd4+ — queen d2→d4, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kh1 (king g1→h1).
3. Best move: Rxe7 — rook e8→e7, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Qxd4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4r1k1/1b4p1/4P2p/p2p4/3P4/P4R1B/3q2PP/5QK1 w - - 3 27

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