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

Position

White: king g1; rook c1; bishop d3; knight c5; pawns b5/g2. Black: king h4; rook c8; knight e5; pawns f6/g4/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc3 — rook c1→c3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nxd3 — knight e5→d3, captures bishop. Opponent replies g3+ (pawn g2→g3, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh5 — king h4→h5. Opponent replies Rxd3 (rook c3→d3, captures knight).
4. Best move: Rxc5 — rook c8→c5, captures knight.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, long. The key move Nxd3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/8/5p1p/1PN1n3/6pk/3B4/6P1/2R3K1 w - - 1 39

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