user11953: [title "White to move"]
[fen "8/8/4kr1Q/1p2pp2/1P1n4/p3K3/P7/8 w - - 0 1"]

I’m looking at this current position, and I think I'm going to lose, as I have limited mobility with both my king and queen. But a friend suggested otherwise, saying that I should put more focus on destabilizing the pawns up front, and therefore I have a high probability of winning otherwise.
Suggestions would be appreciated.

user11946: Black threatens Nc2+ and this allows one or both the white pawns to be captured. You would have to virtually dedicate your Q to preventing this. No matter what you attempt, Black has strong replies.
I agree perpetual check is your best option.

user11629: Looks rather lost (for white) to me.  Black basically has a fortress except for the a3 pawn.
If white wanted to win this (with black not doing anything), you'd have to win the a3 pawn, play a4 and promote a pawn. I don't think white has time for this as black's e,f-pawns will run very fast.
So the only realistic chance is a perpetual.

11953: <pre><code>[title "White to move"]
[fen "8/8/4kr1Q/1p2pp2/1P1n4/p3K3/P7/8 w - - 0 1"]
</code></pre>

<p>I’m looking at this current position, and I think I'm going to lose, as I have limited mobility with both my king and queen. But a friend suggested otherwise, saying that I should put more focus on destabilizing the pawns up front, and therefore I have a high probability of winning otherwise.</p>

<p>Suggestions would be appreciated.</p>
 11946: <p>Black threatens Nc2+ and this allows one or both the white pawns to be captured. You would have to virtually dedicate your Q to preventing this. No matter what you attempt, Black has strong replies.</p>

<p>I agree perpetual check is your best option.</p>
 11629: <p>Looks rather lost (for white) to me.  Black basically has a fortress except for the a3 pawn.</p>

<p>If white wanted to win this (with black not doing anything), you'd have to win the a3 pawn, play a4 and promote a pawn. I don't think white has time for this as black's e,f-pawns will run very fast.</p>

<p>So the only realistic chance is a perpetual.</p>
