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

Position

White: king d3; knight c3; pawns f4/g4/h3. Black: king d5; rook b3; pawns g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc3+ — rook b3→c3, captures knight, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxc3 — king d3→c3, captures rook. Opponent replies Ke4 (king d5→e4).
3. Best move: f5 — pawn f4→f5.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, hanging piece, short. The key move Kxc3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/7p/6p1/3k4/5PP1/1rNK3P/8/8 b - - 1 52

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