Chess Puzzle #Emlc2 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook d4; pawns b5/c2/d3. Black: king f5; knight e5. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b6 — pawn b5→b6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nf3+ — knight e5→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf2 (king g1→f2).
3. Best move: Nxd4 — knight f3→d4, captures rook. Opponent replies c3 (pawn c2→c3).
4. Best move: Nc6 — knight d4→c6.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, fork, long. The key move is Nf3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/1P2nk2/3R4/3P4/2P5/6K1 w - - 1 45

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