Chess Puzzle #UUucf — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; rook f4; knight e5; pawns b2/f3. Black: king g5; rook e1; pawns g6/h5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd5 — king e4→d5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kxf4 — king g5→f4, captures rook. Opponent replies Nd3+ (knight e5→d3, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg3 — king f4→g3. Opponent replies Nxe1 (knight d3→e1, captures rook).
4. Best move: h4 — pawn h5→h4.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Kxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6p1/4N1kp/4KR2/5P2/1P6/4r3 w - - 1 46

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