Chess Puzzle #GpOZC — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; knight c7; pawns c5/d6/f3/g2/h2. Black: king f8; rook d3; pawns f7/g7/h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra3 — rook d3→a3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nd5 — knight c7→d5. Opponent replies Ra1+ (rook a3→a1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf2 — king g1→f2. Opponent replies Ke8 (king f8→e8).
4. Best move: c6 — pawn c5→c6.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is Nd5.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/2N2pp1/3P3p/2P5/8/3r1P2/6PP/6K1 b - - 0 29

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