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

Position

White: king f3; rook b4; knights g4/g7; pawns b5/h5. Black: king d7; rook a3; knight c5; pawns b6/d5/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf4 — king f3→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nd3+ — knight c5→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf5 (king f4→f5).
3. Best move: Nxb4 — knight d3→b4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Nd3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/3k2N1/1p5p/1Pnp3P/1R4N1/r4K2/8/8 w - - 0 55

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