Chess Puzzle #0AYHR — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rooks d7/e1; pawns f6/g2/g5. Black: king f8; bishop b5; knight c1; pawns b3/c2/g6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb7 — rook d7→b7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nd3+ — knight c1→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg3 (king f2→g3).
3. Best move: Nxe1 — knight d3→e1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Nd3+.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/3R4/5Pp1/1b4P1/8/1p6/2p2KP1/2n1R3 w - - 1 50

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