Chess Puzzle #3asDC — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook g5; knight e3; pawns f2/g3/h5. Black: king c8; rook b1; knight f3; pawn e4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg4 — rook g5→g4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg1+ — rook b1→g1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh3 (king g2→h3).
3. Best move: Rh1+ — rook g1→h1, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move is Rg1+.

Position data

FEN: 2k5/8/8/6RP/4p3/4NnP1/5PK1/1r6 w - - 1 49

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