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

Position

White: king b1; rooks d1/h7; pawns a2/b2/f6. Black: king e6; rook c8; knight f3; pawns a6/b5/d6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf1 — rook d1→f1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nd2+ — knight f3→d2, gives check. Opponent replies Ka1 (king b1→a1).
3. Best move: Nxf1 — knight d2→f1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Nd2+.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/7R/p2pkP2/1p6/8/5n2/PP6/1K1R4 w - - 0 31

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