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

Position

White: king h2; knight g5; pawns b2/e3/g4/h3. Black: king f7; rook d8; pawns b4/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg7 — king f7→g7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ne6+ — knight g5→e6, gives check. Opponent replies Kf6 (king g7→f6).
3. Best move: Nxd8 — knight e6→d8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Ne6+.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/5k1p/6p1/6N1/1p4P1/4P2P/1P5K/8 b - - 3 57

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