Chess Puzzle #4I0jO — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; queen a6; pawns c3/d4/f2/g3. Black: king g5; queen e4; knight g6; pawns c4/d5/f5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg4 — king g5→g4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxg6+ — queen a6→g6, captures knight, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king g4→f3).
3. Best move: Qh5+ — queen g6→h5, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, short. The key move Qxg6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/Q5n1/3p1pk1/2pPq3/2P3P1/5P2/6K1 b - - 0 47

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