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

Rating 2008 · Expert · defensive move, endgame, equality, short.

Position

White: king f7; rook a2; knight c4. Black: king f3; pawn f2. White is ahead by 7 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Ne5+ — knight c4→e5, gives check. Now Black to move.
  2. Best move: Kg3 — king f3→g3. Opponent replies Ra1 (rook a2→a1).
  3. Best move: Kg2 — king g3→g2.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move is Kg3.

Position data

FEN: 8/5K2/8/8/2N5/5k2/R4p2/8 w - - 2 74

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