Chess Puzzle #1MqoS — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d5; queen e6. Black: king g8; queen f7; pawn g7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxf7+ — queen e6→f7, captures queen, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxf7 — king g8→f7, captures queen. Opponent replies Ke5 (king d5→e5).
3. Best move: Kg6 — king f7→g6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Kxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5qp1/4Q3/3K4/8/8/8/8 w - - 29 73

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