this was helpful. It shows how thinking out the move as simple as this leads to victory or defeat (or draw). Much of my trouble, even with a lead, happens during the endgame (when I don't have to worry about losing on time).
so often we beginners are too eager to get out of check and forget to calculate how the move will affect all pieces.
I just saw this on youtube:
Here is some analysis on it (please do puzzle first):