Why white queen not took the pawn on e4 ?

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ninadbe

http://www.chess.com/echess/game?id=80021802

 

In this game between on 47th move black moved pawn to the e4. Why white queen not took black pawn on e4?

Wilio9

Because Nd2 and white is big trouble. Black wins the pawn on d3, effectively placing his rook in the attack. Queen can't protect the pawn, because it will force a checkmate after the move Qf1+ followed by Nf3#