Chess Puzzle #QvU5a — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g1; rook b5; knight b6; pawns a3/g2/h4. Black: king h8; rook d6; knight e4; pawns b7/f4/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc4 — knight b6→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d6→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
3. Best move: Ng3 — knight e4→g3. Opponent replies Kh3 (king h2→h3).
4. Best move: h5 — pawn h7→h5.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, long, quiet move. The key move is Rd1+.

Position data

FEN: 7k/1p5p/1N1r4/1R6/4np1P/P7/6P1/6K1 w - - 0 44

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