Chess Puzzle #0kf9t — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; queen d5; pawns b2/f2/g4/h3. Black: king h6; queen e7; pawns b4/e3/g6/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g5+ — pawn g4→g5, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxg5+ — queen e7→g5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Qxg5+ (queen d5→g5, captures queen, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxg5 — king h6→g5, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, queen endgame, short. The key move Qxg5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/4q2p/6pk/3Q4/1p4P1/4p2P/1P3P2/6K1 w - - 0 40

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