Chess Puzzle #2YKf0 — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; rook c3; knight e5; pawns a3/g4/h3. Black: king g7; rook a2; knight e2; pawns f4/g5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb3 — rook c3→b3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nd4+ — knight e2→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Ke4 (king f3→e4).
3. Best move: Nxb3 — knight d4→b3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Nd4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/6k1/8/4N1p1/5pP1/P1R2K1P/r3n3/8 w - - 2 43

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