Chess Puzzle #2R2eR — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; queen h8; pawns a3/b2/c3. Black: king e6; queen b1; bishop f2; pawns a6/b5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qf5 — queen b1→f5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qc8+ — queen h8→c8, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king e6→e5).
3. Best move: Qxf5+ — queen c8→f5, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf5 (king e5→f5, captures queen).
4. Best move: Kxf2 — king e2→f2, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move Qxf5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 7Q/8/p3k3/1p6/8/P1P5/1P2Kb2/1q6 b - - 2 52

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