Chess Puzzle #AF2n3 — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king a2; queen b6; pawns a4/b2. Black: king f7; queen d5; pawns g6/h6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qb3 — queen b6→b3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ke6 — king f7→e6. Opponent replies Ka3 (king a2→a3).
3. Best move: Qxb3+ — queen d5→b3, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Kxb3 (king a3→b3, captures queen).
4. Best move: h5 — pawn h6→h5.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, queen endgame. The key move Qxb3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5k2/1Q4pp/3q4/P7/8/KP6/8 w - - 3 49

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