Chess Puzzle #22qAF — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; queen f5; rook f1; pawns a2/c3/d5. Black: king h4; queen h6; bishop g3; pawns a6/b5/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg1 — rook f1→g1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qd2+ — queen h6→d2, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king g2→f3).
3. Best move: Qf2+ — queen d2→f2, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Qd2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/p6q/1p1P1Q2/7k/2P3b1/P5K1/5R2 w - - 1 40

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