Chess Puzzle #Q3KuW — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; queen f5; rook d5; pawns c3/e5/f6/g3. Black: king c7; queen b6; rooks f8/h8; pawn h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qb2+ — queen b6→b2, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kh3 — king g2→h3. Opponent replies Rd8 (rook f8→d8).
3. Best move: Rc5+ — rook d5→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Kb6 (king c7→b6).
4. Best move: Rc4 — rook c5→c4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move is Kh3.

Position data

FEN: 5r1r/2k5/1q3P2/3RPQ1p/8/2P3P1/6K1/8 b - - 0 34

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