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

Position

White: king d4; rook c7; knight c6; pawns e3/g5/h4. Black: king f8; rook f5; bishop h3; pawns f7/g6/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg2 — bishop h3→g2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rc8+ — rook c7→c8, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king f8→g7).
3. Best move: Ne7 — knight c6→e7.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Rc8+.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/2R2p1p/2N3p1/5rP1/3K3P/4P2b/8/8 b - - 8 51

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