Chess Puzzle #26tzo — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; knight f4; pawns e3/f2/g3/h4. Black: king f7; rook b4; pawns f5/f6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke7 — king f7→e7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nd5+ — knight f4→d5, gives check. Opponent replies Kd6 (king e7→d6).
3. Best move: Nxb4 — knight d5→b4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Nd5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5k2/5p2/5p2/1r3N1P/4PKP1/5P2/8 b - - 2 52

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