Chess Puzzle #4GMtH — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rook e2; knight e4; pawns a2/b2/c3. Black: king f7; rook d3; knight f5; pawns a7/b6/c5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh3 — rook d3→h3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ng5+ — knight e4→g5, gives check. Opponent replies Kf6 (king f7→f6).
3. Best move: Nxh3 — knight g5→h3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Ng5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/p4k2/1p6/2p2n2/4N3/2Pr4/PP2RK2/8 b - - 1 38

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