Chess Puzzle #2mYgm — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1940 · Advanced · crushing, endgame, short.

Position

White: king e5; rook f7; bishop c4; pawns b3/f4/g7. Black: king e8; queen c5; pawn a3. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Bd5 — bishop c4→d5. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Qxd5+ — queen c5→d5, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd5 (king e5→d5, captures queen).
  3. Best move: Kxf7 — king e8→f7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 4k3/5RP1/8/2q1K3/2B2P2/pP6/8/8 w - - 7 63

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