Chess Puzzle #1APMh — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; queen e5; knight f4; pawns a3/b2/c4/e4. Black: king g4; rook f3; knight g5; pawns a7/h7. White is ahead by 6 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ng2 — knight f4→g2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh3+ — rook f3→h3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king h2→g1).
3. Best move: Nf3+ — knight g5→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g1→f2).
4. Best move: Nxe5 — knight f3→e5, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, fork, long. The key move is Rh3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/p6p/8/4Q1n1/2P1PNk1/P4r2/1P5K/8 w - - 3 37

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