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

Position

White: king h1; rook c3; knight a5; pawns a2/b2. Black: king b6; rook g3; pawns a6/f3/g4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b4 — pawn b2→b4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh3+ — rook g3→h3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king h1→g1).
3. Best move: f2+ — pawn f3→f2, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf2 (king g1→f2, captures pawn).
4. Best move: Rxc3 — rook h3→c3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, discovered attack, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move is Rh3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/pk6/N7/6p1/2R2pr1/PP6/7K w - - 2 44

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