Chess Puzzle #uyNvZ — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h3; queen c5; pawns c3/f3/g3/h2. Black: king g7; queen f2; pawns e3/f7/g6/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qd4+ — queen c5→d4, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: f6 — pawn f7→f6. Opponent replies Kg4 (king h3→g4).
3. Best move: h5+ — pawn h7→h5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf4 (king g4→f4).
4. Best move: Qd2 — queen f2→d2.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, queen endgame. The key move is f6.

Position data

FEN: 8/5pkp/6p1/2Q5/8/2P1pPPK/5q1P/8 w - - 3 38

Solve this puzzle interactively on Brilliant Knight — free tactics training powered by Stockfish 18, no signup required.