Chess Puzzle #dzy4D — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; queen d4; knight f5; pawns e4/f3/g3/h3. Black: king b3; queen f7; pawns a3/b4/h7. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke3 — king f4→e3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qc4 — queen f7→c4. Opponent replies Qd1+ (queen d4→d1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kb2 — king b3→b2. Opponent replies Qd2+ (queen d1→d2, gives check).
4. Best move: Kb1 — king b2→b1.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Qc4.

Position data

FEN: 8/5q1p/8/5N2/1p1QPK2/pk3PPP/8/8 w - - 2 60

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