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

Position

White: king d6; pawn c7. Black: king f4; queen c4. Black is ahead by 8 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qa6+ — queen c4→a6, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kd7 — king d6→d7. Opponent replies Qa4+ (queen a6→a4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kd8 — king d7→d8. Opponent replies Qd4+ (queen a4→d4, gives check).
4. Best move: Ke8 — king d8→e8.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long, queen endgame. The key move is Kd7.

Position data

FEN: 8/2P5/3K4/8/2q2k2/8/8/8 b - - 8 48

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