Chess Puzzle #9PA0U — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e6; knight f7; pawns g5/h6. Black: king h7; rook f1; pawns a5/b7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf7 — rook f1→f7, captures knight. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxf7 — king e6→f7, captures rook. Opponent replies a4 (pawn a5→a4).
3. Best move: g6+ — pawn g5→g6, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh6 (king h7→h6, captures pawn).
4. Best move: g7 — pawn g6→g7.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, exposed king, hanging piece, long. The key move Kxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p3N1k/4K2P/p5P1/8/8/8/5r2 b - - 7 44

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