Chess Puzzle #0OV0n — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; queen c8; pawns f4/f5/g6. Black: king h6; queen h3; pawns b4/c4/g7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh5 — king h6→h5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qh8+ — queen c8→h8, gives check. Opponent replies Kg4 (king h5→g4).
3. Best move: Qxh3+ — queen h8→h3, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, queen endgame, short. The key move Qxh3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2Q5/6p1/6Pk/5P2/1pp2P2/7q/5K2/8 b - - 6 66

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