Chess Puzzle #a6hEG — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king g3; rook b7; knight d5; pawns a2/f3/h3. Black: king h6; rook c2; knight d3; pawns a6/f5/g6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nf6 — knight d5→f6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: f4+ — pawn f5→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Kh4 (king g3→h4).
3. Best move: g5+ — pawn g6→g5, gives check. Opponent replies Kg4 (king h4→g4).
4. Best move: Kg6 — king h6→g6.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move is f4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/1R6/p5pk/3N1p2/8/3n1PKP/P1r5/8 w - - 9 33

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