Chess Puzzle #06vzw — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b3; rook d5; knight d4; pawns a4/c3. Black: king g7; rook e8; bishop g5; pawns a6/b7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re7 — rook e8→e7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nf5+ — knight d4→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g7→f7).
3. Best move: Nxe7 — knight f5→e7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Nf5+.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/1p4k1/p6p/3R2b1/P2N4/1KP5/8/8 b - - 4 53

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