Chess Puzzle #jkH75 — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; queen e7; pawn d7. Black: king g6; rook g3; bishop e3; knight f6; pawns a7/f7/g4. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc5 — bishop e3→c5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qxc5 — queen e7→c5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Nxd7 (knight f6→d7, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Qd6+ — queen c5→d6, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Qxc5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/p2PQp2/5nk1/8/6p1/4b1r1/4K3/8 b - - 1 47

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