Chess Puzzle #0YAx3 — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook a7; pawns c2/g2/h2. Black: king f5; knight e4; pawns a4/g7/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxa4 — rook a7→a4, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nc3+ — knight e4→c3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke3 (king e2→e3).
3. Best move: Nxa4 — knight c3→a4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Nc3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/R5p1/7p/5k2/p3n3/8/2P1K1PP/8 w - - 1 37

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