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

Position

White: king g3; queen e6; pawns d5/e4/g2/h5. Black: king f8; queen a7; pawn a2. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qf6+ — queen e6→f6, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kg8 — king f8→g8. Opponent replies Qe6+ (queen f6→e6, gives check).
3. Best move: Qf7 — queen a7→f7. Opponent replies Qa6 (queen e6→a6).
4. Best move: Qg7+ — queen f7→g7, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, queen endgame. The key move is Kg8.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/q7/4Q3/3P3P/4P3/6K1/p5P1/8 w - - 0 67

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