Chess Puzzle #JW0qK — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; queen g2; pawns a4/b3/c4/e4. Black: king c2; queen d1; pawns a5/b6/c5/d6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qd2+ — queen d1→d2, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxd2+ — queen g2→d2, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd2 (king c2→d2, captures queen).
3. Best move: Kf5 — king f4→f5. Opponent replies Kc3 (king d2→c3).
4. Best move: Ke6 — king f5→e6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, queen endgame. The key move Qxd2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1p1p4/p1p5/P1P1PK2/1P6/2k3Q1/3q4 b - - 1 52

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