Chess Puzzle #51Q9b — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; queen g4; rook a1; pawns a3/c3/d4. Black: king h7; queen d3; pawns a6/b7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh4 — king g3→h4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: g5+ — pawn g7→g5, gives check. Opponent replies Qxg5 (queen g4→g5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: hxg5+ — pawn h6→g5, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move hxg5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p4pk/p6p/8/3P2Q1/P1Pq2K1/8/R7 w - - 7 35

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