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

Position

White: king h2; queen h5; pawns c3/f3/h3. Black: king g8; rook d2; knight g6; pawns d5/g7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg3 — king h2→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg2+ — rook d2→g2, gives check. Opponent replies Kxg2 (king g3→g2, captures rook).
3. Best move: Nf4+ — knight g6→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Kg3 (king g2→g3).
4. Best move: Nxh5+ — knight f4→h5, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

attraction, crushing, endgame, fork, long, sacrifice. The key move Nxh5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/6p1/6n1/3p3Q/8/2P2P1P/3r3K/8 w - - 5 45

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