Now, if it is not a check or pinning the Pawn, it is going to be a draw!

1.Qf2 Kh1 2.Qh4+ Kg1 3.Kb4
When there is no threat of pawn promotion, White king comes one step closer to help the Queen!

3...Kf1 4.Qf4+ Ke2 5.Qg3 Kf1 6.Qf3+ Kg1 7.Kc3
another step closer!

7...Kh2 8.Qf4+ Kh3 9.Qg5 Kh2
[9...g1Q 10.Qxg1 Kh4 11.Kd4 Kh3 mate follows soon!]

10.Qh4+ Kg1 11.Kd2
another step closer!

11...Kf1
forced!

12.Qe1#
checkmate! 1-0

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