Chess Puzzle #KbRyM — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rooks a1/f2; pawns a2/e4/h5. Black: king h7; bishop c5; knight b2; pawns c7/f4/h6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb1 — rook a1→b1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nd3 — knight b2→d3. Opponent replies Kg2 (king g1→g2).
3. Best move: Nxf2 — knight d3→f2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, pin, short. The key move is Nd3.

Position data

FEN: 8/2p4k/7p/2b4P/4Pp2/8/Pn3R2/R5K1 w - - 0 43

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