Chess Puzzle #uhobo — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e1; queen c5; pawn a5. Black: king g4; queen h3; pawns f4/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f3 — pawn f4→f3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Qc8+ — queen c5→c8, gives check. Opponent replies Kh4 (king g4→h4).
3. Best move: Qxh3+ — queen c8→h3, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh3 (king h4→h3, captures queen).
4. Best move: Kf1 — king e1→f1.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, queen endgame. The key move Qxh3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/7p/P1Q5/5pk1/7q/8/4K3 b - - 0 49

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