Chess Puzzle #g372k — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; queen a5; pawns f2/g2/h3. Black: king h8; rook e8; bishops a4/b2; pawns f5/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd7 — bishop a4→d7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qd2 — queen a5→d2. Opponent replies Be5+ (bishop b2→e5, gives check).
3. Best move: f4 — pawn f2→f4. Opponent replies Bxf4+ (bishop e5→f4, captures pawn, gives check).
4. Best move: Qxf4 — queen d2→f4, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, fork, long. The key move is Qd2.

Position data

FEN: 4r2k/6pp/8/Q4p2/b7/7P/1b3PPK/8 b - - 2 44

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