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

Position

White: king c1; queen c6; knight h7; pawns a3/b2. Black: king h4; queen e5; pawn g4. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qf6+ — queen c6→f6, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxf6 — queen e5→f6, captures queen. Opponent replies Nxf6 (knight h7→f6, captures queen).
3. Best move: g3 — pawn g4→g3. Opponent replies Kc2 (king c1→c2).
4. Best move: g2 — pawn g3→g2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, long. The key move Qxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7N/2Q5/4q3/6pk/P7/1P6/2K5 w - - 0 34

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