Beginner chess puzzle!

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laurengoodkindchess

Hi! My name is Lauren Goodkind and I’m a respected  chess coach and chess YouTuber based in California: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5SPSG_sWSYPjqJYMNwL_Q 

What is white's best move here? This position was taken from a game that I played today!  

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laurengoodkindchess wrote:

Hi! My name is Lauren Goodkind and I’m a respected  chess coach and chess YouTuber based in California: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5SPSG_sWSYPjqJYMNwL_Q 

What is white's best move here? This position was taken from a game that I played today!  

 

 

 

I guess that one knight goes to e6 for the check.

Edit: oh didn't see the answer in the previous comment.

xavicoesp

Ne6+

Leoischesslegend

Ne6 right? Forces the king to move and wins the rook.

Retrorocket80

I like Knight to e6+ winning the rook?

laurengoodkindchess

Yes, Ne6 is the best move!

SarvendraTS
Leoischesslegend wrote:

Ne6 right? Forces the king to move and wins the rook.

yep exactly it forks the rook and king