Chess Puzzle #0tmF3 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; bishop d7; knight g7; pawns c6/e4/f2/g4/h3. Black: king d8; rook c3; bishop c7; pawns d6/e5/f6/g5/h4. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc4 — rook c3→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ne6+ — knight g7→e6, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king d8→e7).
3. Best move: Nxc7 — knight e6→c7, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, short. The key move is Ne6+.

Position data

FEN: 3k4/2bB2N1/2Pp1p2/4p1p1/4P1Pp/2r4P/5PK1/8 b - - 11 43

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