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

Position

White: king g5; rook a6; knight b4; pawns e3/g3/h2. Black: king d6; rook c5; pawns c3/c6/d5/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc2 — knight b4→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: d4+ — pawn d5→d4, gives check. Opponent replies Kf6 (king g5→f6).
3. Best move: d3 — pawn d4→d3. Opponent replies Nb4 (knight c2→b4).
4. Best move: d2 — pawn d3→d2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, discovered attack, endgame, long. The key move is d4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/R1pk4/2rp2K1/1N6/2p1P1P1/7P/8 w - - 0 46

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