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

Position

White: king g1; rook c1; bishop f5; pawns f4/g3/h2. Black: king g7; bishop f8; knight d4; pawns d5/f6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bh3 — bishop f5→h3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ne2+ — knight d4→e2, gives check. Opponent replies Kf1 (king g1→f1).
3. Best move: Nxc1 — knight e2→c1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Ne2+.

Position data

FEN: 5b2/6kp/5p2/3p1B2/3n1P2/6P1/7P/2R3K1 w - - 3 41

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