Chess Puzzle #44vYk — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; queen e5; pawns a2/f2/g2/h4. Black: king g8; rook d8; knights b8/f6; pawns a6/g7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h5 — pawn h4→h5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
3. Best move: Ng4+ — knight f6→g4, gives check. Opponent replies Kh3 (king h2→h3).
4. Best move: Nxe5 — knight g4→e5, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, long. The key move is Rd1+.

Position data

FEN: 1n1r2k1/6p1/p4n2/4Q3/7P/8/P4PP1/6K1 w - - 2 43

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