Chess Puzzle #GJhYN — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f3; knight e3; pawns a4/b3/c2/g2. Black: king d5; rook e4; pawns a7/f6/g5/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke5 — king d5→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ng4+ — knight e3→g4, gives check. Opponent replies Rxg4 (rook e4→g4, captures knight).
3. Best move: Kxg4 — king f3→g4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move is Ng4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/p7/5p1p/3k2p1/P3r3/1P2NK2/2P3P1/8 b - - 4 38

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