Chess Puzzle #3UWFs — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g4; knight h6; pawns f4/g3/h5. Black: king f6; rook a8. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nf5 — knight h6→f5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg8+ — rook a8→g8, gives check. Opponent replies Ng7 (knight f5→g7).
3. Best move: Rxg7+ — rook g8→g7, captures knight, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king g4→f3).
4. Best move: Kf5 — king f6→f5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, master. The key move Rxg7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: r7/8/5k1N/7P/5PK1/6P1/8/8 w - - 1 60

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