Chess Puzzle #AgNDz — Intermediate, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c2; rook a7; knight c5; pawns c3/c4. Black: king e8; rook a3; bishop d7; pawns a4/f6/g5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf5+ — bishop d7→f5, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kb2 — king c2→b2. Opponent replies Rb3+ (rook a3→b3, gives check).
3. Best move: Nxb3 — knight c5→b3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short, trapped piece. The key move is Kb2.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/R2b4/5p2/2N3p1/p1P5/r1P5/2K5/8 b - - 0 35

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