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

Position

White: king h1; queen a5; rook g1; bishop h3; pawns a4/c4/d3. Black: king h6; queen f3; rook b8; pawns d4/g6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh2 — king h1→h2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rb2+ — rook b8→b2, gives check. Opponent replies Rg2 (rook g1→g2).
3. Best move: Qf4+ — queen f3→f4, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move is Rb2+.

Position data

FEN: 1r6/8/6pk/Q7/P1Pp4/3P1q1B/8/6RK w - - 1 41

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