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

Position

White: king h2; queen g5; pawns a4/c4/e4/g2/h3. Black: king h7; queen f7; pawns a6/b7/c6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qf5+ — queen g5→f5, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxf5 — queen f7→f5, captures queen. Opponent replies exf5 (pawn e4→f5, captures queen).
3. Best move: b5 — pawn b7→b5. Opponent replies cxb5 (pawn c4→b5, captures pawn).
4. Best move: cxb5 — pawn c6→b5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, queen endgame. The key move Qxf5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p3q1k/p1p5/6Q1/P1P1P3/7P/6PK/8 w - - 3 46

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