Chess Puzzle #zU7w6 — Master, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king c3; rook b3; knight c5; pawn a3. Black: king e5; rook g2; pawns e6/h4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rb2 — rook b3→b2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxb2 — rook g2→b2, captures rook. Opponent replies Kxb2 (king c3→b2, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kf4 — king e5→f4. Opponent replies Nd3+ (knight c5→d3, gives check).
4. Best move: Kg3 — king f4→g3.

Tactical themes

crushing, defensive move, endgame, long. The key move Rxb2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/4p3/2N1k3/7p/PRK5/6r1/8 w - - 2 48

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