Chess Puzzle #ePTZE — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g6; queen d6; pawns a2/g2/h2. Black: king f8; queen c3; rook b8; pawns a6/f6/h5/h6. Black is ahead by 6 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg8 — king f8→g8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxb8+ — queen d6→b8, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Qc8 (queen c3→c8).
3. Best move: Qxc8# — queen b8→c8, captures queen, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, hanging piece, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Qxc8# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 1r3k2/8/p2Q1pKp/7p/8/2q5/P5PP/8 b - - 1 28

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