Chess Puzzle #HrhTD — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g2; rook e8; knight d2; pawn g5. Black: king d4; rook g7; knight e5; pawns d3/f3. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nxf3+ — knight d2→f3, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nxf3 — knight e5→f3, captures knight. Opponent replies Kxf3 (king g2→f3, captures knight).
3. Best move: Rxg5 — rook g7→g5, captures pawn. Opponent replies Rd8+ (rook e8→d8, gives check).
4. Best move: Kc3 — king d4→c3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master. The key move Nxf3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4R3/6r1/8/4n1P1/3k4/3p1p2/3N2K1/8 w - - 0 58

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