Chess Puzzle #aaGs0 — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; rook b7; knight b5; pawns d7/g2/h3. Black: king f8; rook d5; knight d8; pawns f5/g6/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc7 — knight b5→c7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Re5+ — rook d5→e5, gives check. Opponent replies Kd4 (king e3→d4).
3. Best move: Re4+ — rook e5→e4, gives check. Opponent replies Kd5 (king d4→d5).
4. Best move: Nxb7 — knight d8→b7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move is Re5+.

Position data

FEN: 3n1k2/1R1P3p/6p1/1N1r1p2/8/4K2P/6P1/8 w - - 1 38

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