Chess Puzzle #20o3V — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; rook d4; knight f6; pawns c3/g5. Black: king d8; queen f7; pawns c4/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kc7 — king d8→c7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd7+ — rook d4→d7, gives check. Opponent replies Qxd7+ (queen f7→d7, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Nxd7 — knight f6→d7, captures queen. Opponent replies Kxd7 (king c7→d7, captures knight).
4. Best move: Kf6 — king f5→f6.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, fork, long. The key move is Rd7+.

Position data

FEN: 3k4/5q1p/5N2/5KP1/2pR4/2P5/8/8 b - - 1 59

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