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

Position

White: king f4; knight b5; pawns a2/b2/c3/f3/g4. Black: king b8; rook d8; knight f5; pawns a7/c7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxf5 — king f4→f5, captures knight. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd5+ — rook d8→d5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke4 (king f5→e4).
3. Best move: Rxb5 — rook d5→b5, captures knight.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Rd5+.

Position data

FEN: 1k1r4/p1p5/8/1N3n2/5KP1/2P2P2/PP6/8 w - - 0 34

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