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

Position

White: king h3; queen g3; rook a6; pawns c4/h4. Black: king h6; queen d7; bishop f6; pawns a5/c5/g5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg2 — king h3→g2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qb7+ — queen d7→b7, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g2→h2).
3. Best move: Qxa6 — queen b7→a6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Qb7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/3q4/R4b1k/p1p3p1/2P4P/6QK/8/8 w - - 5 51

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