Chess Puzzle #0ypij — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook h7; knight e5; pawns f4/g2. Black: king d8; rook a8; knight e4; pawns a6/b4/d5/e6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a5 — pawn a6→a5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rh8+ — rook h7→h8, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king d8→e7).
3. Best move: Rxa8 — rook h8→a8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short, skewer. The key move is Rh8+.

Position data

FEN: r2k4/7R/p3p3/3pN3/1p2nP2/8/6P1/6K1 b - - 0 40

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