Chess Puzzle #FNQpf — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; queen h7; rook f1; pawns a2/g2. Black: king d7; queen h4; rook e2; pawns a7/b7/d6/h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc6 — king d7→c6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook f1→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Kb6 (king c6→b6).
3. Best move: Qc7+ — queen h7→c7, gives check. Opponent replies Ka6 (king b6→a6).
4. Best move: Qxd6+ — queen c7→d6, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Qxd6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/pp1k3Q/3p4/7p/7q/8/P3r1P1/5RK1 b - - 0 31

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