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

Position

White: king g2; knight f4; pawns f2/g3. Black: king e5; rook d8; pawn f5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh8 — rook d8→h8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ng6+ — knight f4→g6, gives check. Opponent replies Kd4 (king e5→d4).
3. Best move: Nxh8 — knight g6→h8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Ng6+.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/8/8/4kp2/5N2/6P1/5PK1/8 b - - 2 75

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