Chess Puzzle #xaiYN — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king f5; rook d3; pawns e5/h5. Black: king c6; rook e6; knight b5; pawns b6/f7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nd4+ — knight b5→d4, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd4 — rook d3→d4, captures knight. Opponent replies Re8 (rook e6→e8).
3. Best move: h6 — pawn h5→h6. Opponent replies Rh8 (rook e8→h8).
4. Best move: Rh4 — rook d4→h4.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Rxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p2/1pk1r3/1n2PK1P/8/3R4/8/8 b - - 0 56

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