Chess Puzzle #dBySk — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; queen d5; pawns a2/f2/g3/h5. Black: king e7; queen c7; pawns b6/f6/g7/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qd7 — queen c7→d7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxd7+ — queen d5→d7, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Kxd7 (king e7→d7, captures queen).
3. Best move: Kf3 — king g2→f3. Opponent replies Ke6 (king d7→e6).
4. Best move: Ke4 — king f3→e4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, queen endgame. The key move Qxd7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/2q1k1p1/1p3p1p/3Q3P/8/6P1/P4PK1/8 b - - 0 36

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