Chess Puzzle #oAHb3 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; queen b5; pawns b2/e3/g4/h5. Black: king d8; rook f8; bishop d6; knight f2; pawns a7/b7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nh3+ — knight f2→h3, gives check. Opponent replies Kh1 (king g1→h1).
3. Best move: Rf2 — rook f8→f2. Opponent replies Qg5+ (queen b5→g5, gives check).
4. Best move: Nxg5 — knight h3→g5, captures queen.

Tactical themes

clearance, crushing, endgame, long, master. The key move is Nh3+.

Position data

FEN: 3k1r2/pp6/3b4/1Q5P/6P1/4P3/1P3n2/6K1 w - - 0 39

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