Chess Puzzle #0Q5yo — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; knight d3; pawns g3/h5. Black: king e5; rook a6; pawns f5/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke4 — king e5→e4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nc5+ — knight d3→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king e4→e5).
3. Best move: Nxa6 — knight c5→a6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Nc5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/r7/4kpKP/8/3N2P1/8/8 b - - 3 77

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