Chess Puzzle #0rZuj — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; queen c5; pawns a2/b2/h3. Black: king g8; rook d4; bishop c6; knight h4; pawns f7/g5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxd4 — queen c5→d4, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nf5+ — knight h4→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Kg4 (king g3→g4).
3. Best move: Nxd4 — knight f5→d4, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Nf5+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5p2/2b5/2Q3p1/3r3n/6KP/PP6/8 w - - 0 39

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