Chess Puzzle #t1i8n — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g3; queen e2; rook e1; pawns a2/b3/h3. Black: king g8; queen c6; rook d8; pawns a7/b7/d6/g4/g6/g7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: gxh3 — pawn g4→h3, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qe6+ — queen e2→e6, gives check. Opponent replies Kh8 (king g8→h8).
3. Best move: Qxh3+ — queen e6→h3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kg8 (king h8→g8).
4. Best move: Qe6+ — queen h3→e6, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, long. The key move Qxh3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/pp4p1/2qp2p1/8/6p1/1P4KP/P3Q3/4R3 b - - 0 30

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