Chess Puzzle #1hcTD — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; rook a6; pawns a4/b5/g3/h2. Black: king f5; rook b2; knight d3; pawn h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh6 — rook a6→h6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ne5+ — knight d3→e5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f3→e3).
3. Best move: Ng4+ — knight e5→g4, gives check. Opponent replies Kd4 (king e3→d4).
4. Best move: Nxh6 — knight g4→h6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, long. The key move is Ne5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/R7/1P3k2/P7/3n1KP1/1r5P/8 w - - 5 51

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