Chess Puzzle #0C6Yp — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rooks f1/g7; pawns c4/f2/g2/h3. Black: king d6; rook c5; knight c3; pawns e6/h5. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc1 — rook f1→c1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ne2+ — knight c3→e2, gives check. Opponent replies Kf1 (king g1→f1).
3. Best move: Nxc1 — knight e2→c1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame. The key move is Ne2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/6R1/3kp3/2r4p/2P5/2n4P/5PP1/5RK1 w - - 1 31

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