Chess Puzzle #4mKNp — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen b3; rook e1; knight c5; pawns b2/c3/d4/e5/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen g6; rook g5; knight g4; pawns c7/d5/e6/f4/g7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: hxg4 — pawn h3→g4, captures knight. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg4 — rook g5→g4, captures pawn. Opponent replies Qb8+ (queen b3→b8, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh7 — king g8→h7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move Rxg4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/2p3p1/4p1q1/2NpP1r1/3P1pn1/1QP4P/1P4P1/4R1K1 w - - 0 40

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