Chess Puzzle #DPdlK — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; queen c3; pawns a3/g4/h3. Black: king g7; queen d5; pawns b5/f6/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qe5+ — queen d5→e5, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxe5 — queen c3→e5, captures queen. Opponent replies fxe5 (pawn f6→e5, captures queen).
3. Best move: Kg2 — king h2→g2. Opponent replies Kg6 (king g7→g6).
4. Best move: h4 — pawn h3→h4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, queen endgame. The key move Qxe5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6k1/5p1p/1p1q4/6P1/P1Q4P/7K/8 b - - 0 40

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