Chess Puzzle #sMHMV — Advanced, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king f2; rook h7; pawns e3/f4/h2. Black: king a5; knight f6; pawns e6/g6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh6 — rook h7→h6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ng4+ — knight f6→g4, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king f2→f3).
3. Best move: Nxh6 — knight g4→h6, captures rook. Opponent replies Ke4 (king f3→e4).
4. Best move: Nf7 — knight h6→f7.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, fork, long. The key move is Ng4+.

Position data

FEN: 8/7R/4pnp1/k7/5P2/4P3/5K1P/8 w - - 1 44

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