Chess Puzzle #As6Kk — Intermediate, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rook h7; pawns a2/c3/h3. Black: king e6; knight b2; pawns b5/e4/f3. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh5 — rook h7→h5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nd3+ — knight b2→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke3 (king f2→e3).
3. Best move: f2 — pawn f3→f2. Opponent replies Ke2 (king e3→e2).
4. Best move: Nf4+ — knight d3→f4, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, master. The key move is Nd3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/7R/4k3/1p6/4p3/2P2p1P/Pn3K2/8 w - - 0 38

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