Chess Puzzle #eHX8G — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e1; rooks a7/f7; pawns b2/b3/h5. Black: king b5; rook c8; knight f4; pawns b6/d4/e3. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rac7 — rook a7→c7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: d3 — pawn d4→d3. Opponent replies Rxc8 (rook c7→c8, captures rook).
3. Best move: Ng2+ — knight f4→g2, gives check. Opponent replies Kf1 (king e1→f1).
4. Best move: e2+ — pawn e3→e2, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, exposed king, long, sacrifice. The key move is d3.

Position data

FEN: 2r5/R4R2/1p6/1k5P/3p1n2/1P2p3/1P6/4K3 w - - 2 42

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