Chess Puzzle #NrSAr — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; queen d4; pawns e3/f3/g3/h5. Black: king f7; queen c2; pawns f5/g4/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qd2 — queen d4→d2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: gxf3+ — pawn g4→f3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Ke1 (king e2→e1).
3. Best move: Qxd2+ — queen c2→d2, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd2 (king e1→d2, captures queen).
4. Best move: Kf6 — king f7→f6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, queen endgame. The key move gxf3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/5k2/7p/5p1P/3Q2p1/4PPP1/2q1K3/8 w - - 5 44

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