Chess Puzzle #2KP0V — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; queen d3; rook b5; pawns a3/g3/h3. Black: king h8; queen g2; rook f7; pawns a5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd1 — king e2→d1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf1+ — rook f7→f1, gives check. Opponent replies Qxf1 (queen d3→f1, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qxf1+ — queen g2→f1, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Qxf1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 7k/5r2/7p/pR6/8/P2Q2PP/4K1q1/8 w - - 3 47

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