Chess Puzzle #i4u2p — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h2; queen e3; rooks a2/f1; pawns a6/f2. Black: king g8; queen g6; rook g5; pawns f7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a7 — pawn a6→a7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh5+ — rook g5→h5, gives check. Opponent replies Qh3 (queen e3→h3).
3. Best move: Rxh3+ — rook h5→h3, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh3 (king h2→h3, captures rook).
4. Best move: Qe6+ — queen g6→e6, gives check.

Tactical themes

attraction, crushing, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move Rxh3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5pp1/P5qp/6r1/8/4Q3/R4P1K/5R2 w - - 5 30

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