Chess Puzzle #1VSCb — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; queen d7; rook c7; pawns d5/e3/f2/h4. Black: king g7; queen f6; pawns f7/g4/g6. White is ahead by 6 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg3 — king g2→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qf3+ — queen f6→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g3→h2).
3. Best move: Qxf2+ — queen f3→f2, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

deflection, endgame, equality, short. The key move Qxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/2RQ1pk1/5qp1/3P4/6pP/4P3/5PK1/8 w - - 0 47

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