Chess Puzzle #xaghe — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d2; rook h3; knight c4; pawns a4/c3/d4/e5/f4. Black: king d5; rook h1; knight f5; pawn h2. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne3+ — knight c4→e3, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nxe3 — knight f5→e3, captures knight. Opponent replies Kxe3 (king d2→e3, captures knight).
3. Best move: Re1+ — rook h1→e1, gives check. Opponent replies Kd3 (king e3→d3).
4. Best move: Rd1+ — rook e1→d1, gives check.

Tactical themes

attraction, endgame, equality, long. The key move Nxe3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/8/3kPn2/P1NP1P2/2P4R/3K3p/7r w - - 1 49

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