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

Position

White: king g2; knight d7; pawns f6/g3/h2. Black: king c6; rook f3; pawns a5/b6/h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxf3 — king g2→f3, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxd7 — king c6→d7, captures knight. Opponent replies f7 (pawn f6→f7).
3. Best move: Ke7 — king d7→e7. Opponent replies f8=Q+ (pawn f7→f8, promotes to queen, gives check).
4. Best move: Kxf8 — king e7→f8, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Kxd7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/3N4/1pk2P2/p6p/8/5rP1/6KP/8 w - - 0 38

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