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

Position

White: king f4; queen b3; knight b7; pawns a6/h3. Black: king h7; rook f2; bishop c6; pawns f7/g7/h5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke3 — king f4→e3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf3+ — rook f2→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kd4 (king e3→d4).
3. Best move: Rxb3 — rook f3→b3, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short, skewer. The key move is Rf3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1N3ppk/P1b5/7p/5K2/1Q5P/5r2/8 w - - 1 41

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