Chess Puzzle #00ynd — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; bishops e3/f1; knight b5; pawns a2/b3/d5/g3/h4. Black: king g8; bishop g7; knight f6; pawns a5/b6/d6/e7/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc4 — bishop f1→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ng4+ — knight f6→g4, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king h2→g2).
3. Best move: Nxe3+ — knight g4→e3, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move Nxe3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/4ppbp/1p1p1np1/pN1P4/7P/1P2B1P1/P6K/5B2 w - - 2 35

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