Chess Puzzle #S3Ex0 — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; rook g7; bishop e5; knight b6; pawns f2/g3. Black: king f8; rook d1; pawns g4/h2. White is ahead by 6 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nd7+ — knight b6→d7, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd7 — rook d1→d7, captures knight. Opponent replies Rxd7 (rook g7→d7, captures rook).
3. Best move: h1=Q — pawn h2→h1, promotes to queen.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, endgame, equality, promotion, short. The key move Rxd7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/6R1/1N6/4B3/5Kp1/6P1/5P1p/3r4 w - - 2 66

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