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

Position

White: king g2; queen d6; bishop f1; pawns c6/g3/h2. Black: king h7; queen e4; bishop g7; pawns f5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg1 — king g2→g1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bd4+ — bishop g7→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Qxd4 (queen d6→d4, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Qxd4+ — queen e4→d4, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 8/6bk/2PQ3p/5p2/4q3/6P1/6KP/5B2 w - - 2 42

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