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

Position

White: king h2; queen g6; pawns a2/b3/g2/h3. Black: king e4; queen e3; pawns e5/f5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qg3 — queen g6→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxg3+ — queen e3→g3, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Kxg3 (king h2→g3, captures queen).
3. Best move: Kd3 — king e4→d3. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g3→f2).
4. Best move: Kd2 — king d3→d2.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master, queen endgame. The key move Qxg3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6Q1/4pp2/4k3/1P2q2P/P5PK/8 w - - 8 63

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