Chess Puzzle #I9HLr — Expert, White to move, endgame

Rating 2000 · Expert · defensive move, endgame, equality, queen endgame, short.

Position

White: king f2; queen d1; pawn g2. Black: king g7; queen e5; pawns c5/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Qd4+ — queen e5→d4, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Qxd4+ — queen d1→d4, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies cxd4 (pawn c5→d4, captures queen).
  3. Best move: Kf3 — king f2→f3.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, queen endgame, short. The key move Qxd4+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/6k1/7p/2p1q3/8/8/5KP1/3Q4 b - - 0 54

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