Chess Puzzle #v1Do0 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h4; queen a6; pawns a4/g4/h3. Black: king g7; rooks e3/e6; pawn f7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qa5 — queen a6→a5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh6+ — rook e6→h6, gives check. Opponent replies Kg5 (king h4→g5).
3. Best move: Re5+ — rook e3→e5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf4 (king g5→f4).
4. Best move: Rxa5 — rook e5→a5, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, queen rook endgame. The key move is Rh6+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5pk1/Q3r3/8/P5PK/4r2P/8/8 w - - 1 36

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