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

Position

White: king g1; rooks e1/g3; bishop e4; pawns a5/d5. Black: king g8; queen c5; pawns c7/d6/e5/g6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh2 — king g1→h2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qf2+ — queen c5→f2, gives check. Opponent replies Bg2 (bishop e4→g2).
3. Best move: Qxe1 — queen f2→e1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Qf2+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/2p5/3p2p1/P1qPp3/4B3/6R1/8/4R1K1 w - - 2 37

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