Chess Puzzle #3DZQF — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king h1; rook b5; knight g7; pawn b4. Black: king g3; rook b2; pawn h2. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nf5+ — knight g7→f5, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kh3 — king g3→h3. Opponent replies Ne3 (knight f5→e3).
3. Best move: Rb1+ — rook b2→b1, gives check. Opponent replies Nd1 (knight e3→d1).
4. Best move: Rxd1# — rook b1→d1, captures knight, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, exposed king, long, mate, mate in 3. The combination ends with Rxd1# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 8/6N1/8/1R6/1P6/6k1/1r5p/7K w - - 2 49

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