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

Position

White: king g6; pawn h7. Black: king b3; queen a1. Black is ahead by 8 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qg1+ — queen a1→g1, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kf7 — king g6→f7. Opponent replies Qd4 (queen g1→d4).
3. Best move: Kg8 — king f7→g8. Opponent replies Qd8+ (queen d4→d8, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg7 — king g8→g7.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, long, queen endgame. The key move is Kf7.

Position data

FEN: 8/7P/6K1/8/8/1k6/8/q7 b - - 0 53

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