Chess Puzzle #4OD7f — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook d7; knight b7; pawns b4/c3/h2. Black: king g8; rook e3; knight c6; pawns a6/g5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg4 — king g3→g4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ne5+ — knight c6→e5, gives check. Opponent replies Kxg5 (king g4→g5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Nxd7 — knight e5→d7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Ne5+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1N1R4/p1n5/6p1/1P6/2P1r1K1/7P/8 w - - 1 43

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