Chess Puzzle #zSK7q — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f1; queen h6; rook e1; pawns f4/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen a5; bishop d5; pawns e6/g6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qg5 — queen h6→g5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bc4+ — bishop d5→c4, gives check. Opponent replies Kf2 (king f1→f2).
3. Best move: Qd2+ — queen a5→d2, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king f2→f3).
4. Best move: Bd5+ — bishop c4→d5, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long. The key move is Bc4+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/7p/4p1pQ/q2b4/5P2/8/6PP/4RK2 w - - 0 44

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