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

Position

White: king f2; queen e7; pawns a5/g2/h3. Black: king g5; queen c6; pawns a6/b7/e5/g6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qf6+ — queen c6→f6, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxf6+ — queen e7→f6, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf6 (king g5→f6, captures queen).
3. Best move: Kf3 — king f2→f3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, queen endgame, short. The key move Qxf6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p2Q3/p1q3p1/P3p1k1/8/7P/5KP1/8 b - - 6 46

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