Chess Puzzle #5xQ7K — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; queen f7; rook c3; pawns a5/h5. Black: king h7; queen g4; bishop g7; pawns a6/g5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf1 — king g2→f1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qd1+ — queen g4→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kf2 (king f1→f2).
3. Best move: Qd2+ — queen d1→d2, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Qd1+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5Qbk/p6p/P5pP/6q1/2R5/6K1/8 w - - 0 57

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