Chess Puzzle #024y2 — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c2; knight f8; pawns a3/b2/b4/c6. Black: king e7; rook f3; pawns a6/b5/e6/f6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf4 — rook f3→f4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ng6+ — knight f8→g6, gives check. Opponent replies Kd6 (king e7→d6).
3. Best move: Nxf4 — knight g6→f4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Ng6+.

Position data

FEN: 5N2/4k3/p1P1pp2/1p6/1P6/P4r2/1PK5/8 b - - 0 37

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