Chess Puzzle #1X8gS — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king b3; rooks b6/h5; pawns f5/g6/h4. Black: king g8; rook a5; knight d7; pawns d5/e5/f6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb7 — rook b6→b7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nc5+ — knight d7→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Kb4 (king b3→b4).
3. Best move: Nxb7 — knight c5→b7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Nc5+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/3n4/1R3pP1/r2ppP1R/7P/1K6/8/8 w - - 2 49

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