Chess Puzzle #1UROK — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e1; knight f5; pawn g6. Black: king d3; rook h2; pawn f3. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke4 — king d3→e4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ng3+ — knight f5→g3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf4 (king e4→f4).
3. Best move: g7 — pawn g6→g7. Opponent replies Kxg3 (king f4→g3, captures knight).
4. Best move: g8=Q+ — pawn g7→g8, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, promotion. The key move is Ng3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6P1/5N2/8/3k1p2/7r/4K3 b - - 0 55

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