Chess Puzzle #X0IxN — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d6; queen h8; rook c6; pawns d5/f4. Black: king d2; queen b4; rook e3. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd7 — king d6→d7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qb7+ — queen b4→b7, gives check. Opponent replies Rc7 (rook c6→c7).
3. Best move: Qxd5+ — queen b7→d5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kc8 (king d7→c8).
4. Best move: Qa8+ — queen d5→a8, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, skewer. The key move Qxd5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 7Q/8/2RK4/3P4/1q3P2/4r3/3k4/8 w - - 7 68

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