Chess Puzzle #5AN21 — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h3; queen e8; pawns a2/g6. Black: king c7; rook g7; knight f3; pawns a7/b6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qf7+ — queen e8→f7, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf7 — rook g7→f7, captures queen. Opponent replies gxf7 (pawn g6→f7, captures rook).
3. Best move: Ng5+ — knight f3→g5, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Rxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4Q3/p1k3r1/1p4P1/8/8/5n1K/P7/8 w - - 1 46

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