Chess Puzzle #1FaN0 — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook b6; pawns a6/c5/h3. Black: king f5; knight c3; pawns d4/e3/g5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke1 — king e2→e1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: d3 — pawn d4→d3. Opponent replies Rb2 (rook b6→b2).
3. Best move: d2+ — pawn d3→d2, gives check. Opponent replies Rxd2 (rook b2→d2, captures pawn).
4. Best move: exd2+ — pawn e3→d2, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move exd2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/PR5p/2P2kp1/3p4/2n1p2P/4K3/8 w - - 2 48

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