Chess Puzzle #37nN6 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; queen e6; pawns c2/c4/f6. Black: king h7; queen f7; pawns a5/b6/c5/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxe6+ — queen f7→e6, captures queen, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxe6 — king f5→e6, captures queen. Opponent replies a4 (pawn a5→a4).
3. Best move: f7 — pawn f6→f7. Opponent replies Kg7 (king h7→g7).
4. Best move: Ke7 — king e6→e7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Kxe6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5q1k/1p2QP1p/p1p2K2/2P5/8/2P5/8 b - - 1 47

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