Chess Puzzle #1Q0mR — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c4; rook a7; knight g7; pawns e3/g3/h5. Black: king d6; rook d3; knight c5; pawns a3/f6/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxe3 — rook d3→e3, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nf5+ — knight g7→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke5 (king d6→e5).
3. Best move: Nxe3 — knight f5→e3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Nf5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/R5N1/3k1p1p/2n4P/2K5/p2rP1P1/8/8 b - - 7 51

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