Chess Puzzle #2J3PT — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f6; knight d5; pawns e6/h2. Black: king f8; rook a3; pawns a6/b7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra2 — rook a3→a2. Now White to move.
2. Best move: e7+ — pawn e6→e7, gives check. Opponent replies Ke8 (king f8→e8).
3. Best move: Nc7+ — knight d5→c7, gives check. Opponent replies Kd7 (king e8→d7).
4. Best move: e8=Q+ — pawn e7→e8, promotes to queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, exposed king, long, promotion. The key move is e7+.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/1p5p/p3PKp1/3N4/8/r7/7P/8 b - - 0 43

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