Chess Puzzle #1N3jU — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king d5; rook a1; knight e6; pawn c4. Black: king g8; rook e7; knight h2; pawns g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ng4 — knight h2→g4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ra8+ — rook a1→a8, gives check. Opponent replies Re8 (rook e7→e8).
3. Best move: Rxe8+ — rook a8→e8, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Rxe8+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/4r2p/4N1p1/3K4/2P5/8/7n/R7 b - - 2 36

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