Chess Puzzle #0QfI0 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; rooks a1/e1; bishop c1; knights d2/e2; pawns a2/b2/c2/e4/g4. Black: king g8; rooks a8/f8; bishop g7; knight g5; pawns a7/c6/d6/e5/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc4 — knight d2→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nf3+ — knight g5→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg3 (king h2→g3).
3. Best move: Nxe1 — knight f3→e1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, fork, middlegame, short. The key move is Nf3+.

Position data

FEN: r4rk1/p4pbp/2pp2p1/4p1n1/4P1P1/8/PPPNN2K/R1B1R3 w - - 0 23

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