Chess Puzzle #0RSqE — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rook b7; bishop e3; pawns g4/h4. Black: king g6; rook d5; knight a3; pawns d6/f6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc4 — knight a3→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: h5+ — pawn h4→h5, gives check. Opponent replies Rxh5 (rook d5→h5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: gxh5+ — pawn g4→h5, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move gxh5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1R5p/3p1pk1/3r4/6PP/n3B3/5K2/8 b - - 0 43

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