Chess Puzzle #6IbLj — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b3; rook h7; knight c4; pawn c3. Black: king f5; rook f3; pawns c5/d6/e5/g6/h3. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: d5 — pawn d6→d5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf7+ — rook h7→f7, gives check. Opponent replies Ke4 (king f5→e4).
3. Best move: Nd2+ — knight c4→d2, gives check. Opponent replies Kd3 (king e4→d3).
4. Best move: Nxf3 — knight d2→f3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, long. The key move is Rf7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/7R/3p2p1/2p1pk2/2N5/1KP2r1p/8/8 b - - 3 40

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