Chess Puzzle #g7O3i — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f4; rook a7; knight d5; pawns e5/g5/h4. Black: king g8; rook a3; bishop f5; pawns a4/g6/h5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh3 — rook a3→h3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ne7+ — knight d5→e7, gives check. Opponent replies Kf8 (king g8→f8).
3. Best move: Nxf5 — knight e7→f5, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Ne7+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/R7/6p1/3NPbPp/p4K1P/r7/8/8 b - - 4 46

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