Chess Puzzle #2GAAq — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g5; rook e5; knight c8; pawns a3/b4. Black: king f7; rooks f6/h4; pawns b6/h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh1 — rook h4→h1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Re7+ — rook e5→e7, gives check. Opponent replies Kf8 (king f7→f8).
3. Best move: Kxf6 — king g5→f6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, deflection, endgame, short. The key move is Re7+.

Position data

FEN: 2N5/5k2/1p3r2/4R1Kp/1P5r/P7/8/8 b - - 3 41

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