Chess Puzzle #R4CIf — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; rook h7; knight g5; pawns b5/e6. Black: king c7; rook a4; knight d6; pawns a5/b6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd8 — king c7→d8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd7+ — rook h7→d7, gives check. Opponent replies Ke8 (king d8→e8).
3. Best move: Rxd6 — rook d7→d6, captures knight.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, master, master vs master, short. The key move is Rd7+.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k4R/1p1nP3/pP4N1/r7/2K5/8/8 b - - 2 62

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