Chess Puzzle #plFUf — Expert, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; rook g1; knight d4; pawn g6. Black: king e8; rook a3; knight e5; pawns a7/c6/e4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf8 — king e8→f8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: g7+ — pawn g6→g7, gives check. Opponent replies Kg8 (king f8→g8).
3. Best move: Nf5 — knight d4→f5. Opponent replies Ra2+ (rook a3→a2, gives check).
4. Best move: Ke3 — king e2→e3.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, master, quiet move. The key move is g7+.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/p7/2p3P1/4n3/3Np3/r7/4K3/6R1 b - - 0 39

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