Chess Puzzle #pnFKs — Master, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f5; queen f4; rook f3; pawns a2/d3. Black: king g8; queen h1; rook g2; pawns a6/b7/c5/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g6+ — pawn g7→g6, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ke6 — king f5→e6. Opponent replies Re2+ (rook g2→e2, gives check).
3. Best move: Kd7 — king e6→d7. Opponent replies Qxf3 (queen h1→f3, captures rook).
4. Best move: Qxf3 — queen f4→f3, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Ke6.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1p4pp/p7/2p2K2/5Q2/3P1R2/P5r1/7q b - - 11 38

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