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

Position

White: king h2; rook d2; bishop g7; knight b1; pawns a2/d4/f2/h6. Black: king f7; rook c4; knight g5; pawns a6/b5/d5/e6/f6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Na3 — knight b1→a3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nf3+ — knight g5→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg3 (king h2→g3).
3. Best move: Nxd2 — knight f3→d2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Nf3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5kB1/p3pp1P/1p1p2n1/2rP4/8/P2R1P1K/1N6 w - - 6 36

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