Chess Puzzle #9GDlI — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g4; queen f6; pawns a2/f3. Black: king d6; queen e3; pawns d4/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qe6+ — queen e3→e6, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxe6+ — queen f6→e6, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Kxe6 (king d6→e6, captures queen).
3. Best move: Kg3 — king g4→g3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, queen endgame, short. The key move Qxe6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3k1Q2/6p1/3p2K1/4qP2/P7/8 b - - 9 45

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