Chess Puzzle #p3uP5 — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e4; rook g8; knight e6; pawns d4/d5. Black: king g4; rook b4; knight f5; pawns d6/g6/h4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh5 — king g4→h5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nf4+ — knight e6→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Kh6 (king h5→h6).
3. Best move: Rxg6+ — rook g8→g6, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kh7 (king h6→h7).
4. Best move: Kxf5 — king e4→f5, captures knight.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long. The key move Rxg6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6R1/8/3pN1p1/3P1n2/1r1PK1kp/8/8/8 b - - 7 41

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