Chess Puzzle #0aKLa — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; knights f3/f6; pawns b2/b3/e5/g2/h3. Black: king h8; rook d1; bishop c7; pawns a7/b7/g6/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg7 — king h8→g7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ne8+ — knight f6→e8, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g7→f7).
3. Best move: Nxc7 — knight e8→c7, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Ne8+.

Position data

FEN: 7k/ppb5/5Npp/4P3/8/1P3N1P/1P4PK/3r4 b - - 0 30

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