Chess Puzzle #KLGrt — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; rook h8; knight d8; pawns f3/g4. Black: king g6; rook c8; knight e5; pawns d5/e6/f6/g7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nf7 — knight e5→f7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nxf7 — knight d8→f7, captures knight. Opponent replies Rc3+ (rook c8→c3, gives check).
3. Best move: Kd2 — king e3→d2.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move Nxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2rN3R/6p1/4ppk1/3pn3/6P1/4KP2/8/8 b - - 2 37

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