Chess Puzzle #0HowW — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king a3; rook f7; bishop e5; pawns b3/f3/h2. Black: king h7; rook g2; knight c1; pawns g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kb4 — king a3→b4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nd3+ — knight c1→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Kc3 (king b4→c3).
3. Best move: Nxe5 — knight d3→e5, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Nd3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5Rpk/7p/4B3/8/KP3P2/6rP/2n5 w - - 2 43

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