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

Position

White: king f5; rook h6; knight d3; pawns a3/c2. Black: king c6; rook g2; bishop c5; pawns a7/b7/d4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd5 — king c6→d5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nf4+ — knight d3→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Kc4 (king d5→c4).
3. Best move: Nxg2 — knight f4→g2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Nf4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/pp6/2k4R/2b2K2/3p4/P2N4/2P3r1/8 b - - 1 46

Solve this puzzle interactively on Brilliant Knight — free tactics training powered by Stockfish 18, no signup required.