Chess Puzzle #1YqTS — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king a4; queen b7; pawns a6/b4/h2. Black: king g6; rook d1; bishops c3/e6; pawns e5/f6/g5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc4 — bishop e6→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qe4+ — queen b7→e4, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king g6→g7).
3. Best move: Qxc4 — queen e4→c4, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Qe4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1Q6/P3bpk1/4p1p1/KP6/2b5/7P/3r4 b - - 2 44

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