Chess Puzzle #DP9cV — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; queen f4; rook b3; pawns a3/f2/g5. Black: king g7; queen d4; rook e8; pawns e4/f7/g6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qd5 — queen d4→d5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qf6+ — queen f4→f6, gives check. Opponent replies Kf8 (king g7→f8).
3. Best move: Rh3 — rook b3→h3. Opponent replies e3+ (pawn e4→e3, gives check).
4. Best move: f3 — pawn f2→f3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is Qf6+.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/5pk1/6p1/6P1/3qpQ2/PR6/5PK1/8 b - - 6 44

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