Chess Puzzle #rrxhY — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; queen b3; rook c3; pawns e6/f2/g3. Black: king h7; queen d4; bishop g7; pawns g6/h5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf3 — king e3→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qg4+ — queen d4→g4, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king f3→g2).
3. Best move: Bxc3 — bishop g7→c3, captures rook. Opponent replies e7 (pawn e6→e7).
4. Best move: Qe4+ — queen g4→e4, gives check.

Tactical themes

discovered attack, endgame, equality, long. The key move is Qg4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/6bk/4P1p1/7p/3q4/1QR1K1P1/5P2/8 w - - 2 46

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