Chess Puzzle #Y7kym — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; queen d8; bishop b4; pawns d7/f3/g2/h2. Black: king h7; queen b3; pawns f6/g7/h6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf2 — king e3→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxb4 — queen b3→b4, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qe8 (queen d8→e8).
3. Best move: Qd2+ — queen b4→d2, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, hanging piece, short. The key move Qxb4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3Q4/3P2pk/5p1p/8/1B6/1q2KP2/6PP/8 w - - 5 52

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