Chess Puzzle #tX6t4 — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; queen f3; rook c4; pawns a4/b3/c2/d4/f2/g2. Black: king g8; queen e6; rook d5; pawns a5/f7/g6/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g3 — pawn g2→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh5+ — rook d5→h5, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king h2→g2).
3. Best move: Qe1 — queen e6→e1. Opponent replies Qxh5 (queen f3→h5, captures rook).
4. Best move: gxh5 — pawn g6→h5, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long. The key move is Rh5+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/5p2/4q1pp/p2r4/P1RP4/1P3Q2/2P2PPK/8 w - - 1 40

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