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

Position

White: king g1; rook c1; knight c3; pawns a4/b2/f2/g2/h2. Black: king c7; rook d4; bishop e7; pawns b6/c6/e6/f7/g6/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb4 — bishop e7→b4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nb5+ — knight c3→b5, gives check. Opponent replies Kb7 (king c7→b7).
3. Best move: Nxd4 — knight b5→d4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, pin, short. The key move is Nb5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k1bp2/1pp1p1pp/8/P2r4/2N5/1P3PPP/2R3K1 b - - 1 26

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