Chess Puzzle #0nd7u — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook f2; knight c3; pawns a2/b3/c2/g2/h3. Black: king e6; rook g6; knight b6; pawns a7/b7/c6/c7/g4. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh2 — king g1→h2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: g3+ — pawn g4→g3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king h2→g1).
3. Best move: gxf2+ — pawn g3→f2, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move gxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/ppp5/1np1k1r1/8/6p1/1PN4P/P1P2RP1/6K1 w - - 0 28

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