Chess Puzzle #0qJ2l — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; knight e2; pawns a3/b3/c2/g5. Black: king e6; rook f6; pawns a7/b6/c5/d5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg6 — rook f6→g6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nf4+ — knight e2→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Kf5 (king e6→f5).
3. Best move: Nxg6 — knight f4→g6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, fork, short. The key move is Nf4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/p7/1p2kr2/2pp2P1/8/PP4K1/2P1N3/8 b - - 0 31

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