Chess Puzzle #UMX82 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h6; queen g6; pawns a5/b4/c5/f5. Black: king f4; queen d8; pawns a6/b7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f6 — pawn f5→f6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qh8+ — queen d8→h8, gives check. Opponent replies Qh7 (queen g6→h7).
3. Best move: Qxf6+ — queen h8→f6, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Qg6 (queen h7→g6).
4. Best move: Qh8+ — queen f6→h8, gives check.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 3q4/1p6/p5QK/P1P2P2/1P3k2/8/8/8 w - - 5 66

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