Chess Puzzle #k0jrq — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; rook e5; knight e3; pawns a2/d5. Black: king c6; rook e7; bishop b4; pawns a6/b5/c4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd6 — king c6→d6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nf5+ — knight e3→f5, gives check. Opponent replies Kd7 (king d6→d7).
3. Best move: Nxe7 — knight f5→e7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, fork, short. The key move is Nf5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/4r3/p1k5/1p1PR3/1bp1K3/4N3/P7/8 b - - 0 40

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