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

Position

White: king f4; rook a7; knight f5; pawns a2/e3/g2. Black: king f8; rook e5; knights f2/g4; pawn a5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb5 — rook e5→b5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ra8+ — rook a7→a8, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king f8→f7).
3. Best move: Nd6+ — knight f5→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Kg6 (king f7→g6).
4. Best move: Nxb5 — knight d6→b5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, exposed king, fork, long. The key move is Ra8+.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/R7/8/p3rN2/5Kn1/4P3/P4nP1/8 b - - 4 41

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