Chess Puzzle #X8tpB — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h1; queen d3; pawn a7. Black: king h7; rook e8; knight f3; pawns c5/g3/h3. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh6 — king h7→h6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qd6+ — queen d3→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Kh5 (king h6→h5).
3. Best move: Qxg3 — queen d6→g3, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move is Qd6+.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/P6k/8/2p5/8/3Q1npp/8/7K b - - 3 38

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