Chess Puzzle #2SKRw — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h3; queen d7; pawns c6/f4/g3/h2. Black: king g8; queen d6; pawns a7/c7/g7/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf8 — king g8→f8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxd6+ — queen d7→d6, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies cxd6 (pawn c7→d6, captures queen).
3. Best move: c7 — pawn c6→c7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, queen endgame, short. The key move Qxd6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p1pQ2p1/2Pq3p/8/5P2/6PK/7P/8 b - - 2 52

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