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

Position

White: king e3; rook c6; knight a7; pawns b6/f3/g3. Black: king b8; rook d4; bishop b7; pawns e5/e6/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc6 — bishop b7→c6, captures rook. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nxc6+ — knight a7→c6, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Kb7 (king b8→b7).
3. Best move: Nxd4 — knight c6→d4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame. The key move Nxc6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 1k6/Nb6/1PR1p3/4p2p/3r4/4KPP1/8/8 b - - 0 38

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