Chess Puzzle #4Rpuf — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c1; queen e3; pawns a5/b2/c2/g2. Black: king g6; rook h6; knight e5; pawns e6/f6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a6 — pawn a5→a6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh1+ — rook h6→h1, gives check. Opponent replies Kd2 (king c1→d2).
3. Best move: Nc4+ — knight e5→c4, gives check. Opponent replies Kd3 (king d2→d3).
4. Best move: Nxe3 — knight c4→e3, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, long. The key move is Rh1+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4ppkr/P3n3/8/4Q3/1PP3P1/2K5 w - - 0 39

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