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

Position

White: king g5; rook d3; knight c4; pawns f4/h4. Black: king b6; rook e8; knight d4; pawns b4/c5/f5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb5 — king b6→b5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nd6+ — knight c4→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Ka4 (king b5→a4).
3. Best move: Nxe8 — knight d6→e8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Nd6+.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/8/1k6/2p2pK1/1pNn1P1P/3R4/8/8 b - - 2 37

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