Chess Puzzle #HENTz — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; queen f4; rook f3; pawns a6/f2/g3/h3. Black: king h7; queen d1; rook c1; pawn g6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qh4+ — queen f4→h4, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kg8 — king h7→g8. Opponent replies Rf8+ (rook f3→f8, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxf8 — king g8→f8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move is Kg8.

Position data

FEN: 8/7k/P5p1/8/5Q2/5RPP/5P1K/2rq4 w - - 3 41

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