Chess Puzzle #0qu8Z — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks b2/c6; knight d6; pawns a3/e5/f4/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rooks b8/d7; knight e3; pawns a4/b5/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf2 — king g1→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nd1+ — knight e3→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king f2→f3).
3. Best move: Nxb2 — knight d1→b2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Nd1+.

Position data

FEN: 1r4k1/3r2p1/2RN3p/1p2P3/p4P2/P3n1P1/1R5P/6K1 w - - 3 35

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