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

Position

White: king b3; rook d3; knight f5; pawns a5/b4. Black: king e5; rook g4; pawns a6/b7/d6/h4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nxd6 — knight f5→d6, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg3 — rook g4→g3. Opponent replies Nc4+ (knight d6→c4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf4 — king e5→f4. Opponent replies Kc2 (king b3→c2).
4. Best move: Rxd3 — rook g3→d3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move is Rg3.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p6/p2p4/P3kN2/1P4rp/1K1R4/8/8 w - - 10 58

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