Chess Puzzle #0tm5H — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; knight f4; pawns c5/e6. Black: king e7; rook f3; pawn g3. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc3 — rook f3→c3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nd5+ — knight f4→d5, gives check. Opponent replies Kxe6 (king e7→e6, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Nxc3 — knight d5→c3, captures rook. Opponent replies g2 (pawn g3→g2).
4. Best move: Ne2 — knight c3→e2.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, fork, long. The key move is Nd5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/4k3/4P3/2P5/4KN2/5rp1/8/8 b - - 2 63

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