Chess Puzzle #lDm7u — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; queen f1; knight d3; pawns d4/g2/h3. Black: king h7; queen d6; pawns a2/f6/g6/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g3 — pawn g2→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxd4 — queen d6→d4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Qe2 (queen f1→e2).
3. Best move: Qa7 — queen d4→a7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Qxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7k/3q1ppp/8/3P4/3N3P/p5PK/5Q2 w - - 2 55

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