Chess Puzzle #1FPhk — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d2; rook f4; knight b7; pawns f2/g3/h4. Black: king g7; rook a3; bishop f5; pawns f7/g6/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nd6 — knight b7→d6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd3+ — rook a3→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke2 (king d2→e2).
3. Best move: Rxd6 — rook d3→d6, captures knight.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Rd3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1N3pk1/6p1/5b1p/5R1P/r5P1/3K1P2/8 w - - 7 37

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