Chess Puzzle #pxlMl — Expert, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; rook f1; knight d2. Black: king g4; rook e8; pawn f3. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf2 — king e3→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Re2+ — rook e8→e2, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king f2→g1).
3. Best move: Rg2+ — rook e2→g2, gives check. Opponent replies Kh1 (king g1→h1).
4. Best move: Rxd2 — rook g2→d2, captures knight.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, exposed king, fork, long. The key move is Re2+.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/8/8/8/6k1/4Kp2/3N4/5R2 w - - 6 53

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