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

Position

White: king h2; rooks e1/g5; pawns e4/f3/g2/h3. Black: king c6; rook d2; knight d4; pawns d6/e5. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg8 — rook g5→g8. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nxf3+ — knight d4→f3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kg3 (king h2→g3).
3. Best move: Nxe1 — knight f3→e1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, pin, short. The key move Nxf3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/2kp4/4p1R1/3nP3/5P1P/3r2PK/4R3 w - - 2 44

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