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

Position

White: king g1; queen c2; rooks a1/f1; bishop g6; knights c3/f3; pawns a2/b2/d5/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen b4; rooks a8/g7; bishop b7; knights a6/h7; pawns a7/b6/c5/d6/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nh4 — knight f3→h4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Qxh4 — queen b4→h4, captures knight. Opponent replies Bxh7+ (bishop g6→h7, captures knight, gives check).
3. Best move: Rxh7 — rook g7→h7, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, hanging piece, middlegame, short. The key move Qxh4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r5k1/pb4rn/np1p2Bp/2pP4/1q6/2N2N2/PPQ2PPP/R4RK1 w - - 1 18

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