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

Position

White: king e8; queen d1; rook d7; pawn g4. Black: king g5; queen c5; bishop e5; pawns a7/f6/g6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf4 — bishop e5→f4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd5+ — rook d7→d5, gives check. Opponent replies Qxd5 (queen c5→d5, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qxd5+ — queen d1→d5, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move Qxd5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4K3/p2R4/5pp1/2q1b1k1/6P1/8/8/3Q4 b - - 20 71

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