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

Position

White: king g2; queen b1; rook c1; pawns d6/h2. Black: king h5; queen e3; pawns e2/f4/g6/h7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: d7 — pawn d6→d7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: f3+ — pawn f4→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kh3 (king g2→h3).
3. Best move: f2+ — pawn f3→f2, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king h3→g2).
4. Best move: Qd2 — queen e3→d2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, discovered attack, endgame, long. The key move is f3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/3P2p1/7k/5p2/4q3/4p1KP/1QR5 w - - 0 45

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