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

Position

White: king b2; rook e2; knight c3; pawns a2/b3/h3. Black: king h7; queen e5; pawns a6/f4/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f3 — pawn f4→f3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxe5 — rook e2→e5, captures queen. Opponent replies f2 (pawn f3→f2).
3. Best move: Rf5 — rook e5→f5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, short. The key move Rxe5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/6pk/p6p/4q3/5p2/1PN4P/PK2R3/8 b - - 1 49

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