Chess Puzzle #Hdipv — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Rating 1992 · Advanced · crushing, endgame, queen endgame, short.

Position

White: king f6; queen a5; pawns a2/b3. Black: king e4; queen d6; pawn b4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Kg5 — king f6→g5. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Qe5+ — queen d6→e5, gives check. Opponent replies Kg6 (king g5→g6).
  3. Best move: Qxa5 — queen e5→a5, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, queen endgame, short. The key move is Qe5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/3q1K2/Q7/1p2k3/1P6/P7/8 w - - 5 63

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