Chess Puzzle #2z9X4 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d3; queen h3; pawns e6/f3. Black: king f4; queen g5; bishop g1; pawns d5/f6. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qf5+ — queen g5→f5, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxf5+ — queen h3→f5, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf5 (king f4→f5, captures queen).
3. Best move: e7 — pawn e6→e7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move Qxf5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4Pp2/3p2q1/5k2/3K1P1Q/8/6b1 b - - 0 52

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