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

Position

White: king d2; rook a1; bishop d3; knight c3; pawns a5/c2/e4/f2/f3/h2. Black: king c7; rook b2; bishop e6; knight c5; pawns c6/d6/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a6 — pawn a5→a6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nb3+ — knight c5→b3, gives check. Opponent replies Kd1 (king d2→d1).
3. Best move: Nxa1 — knight b3→a1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, pin, short. The key move is Nb3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k2p1p/2ppb1p1/P1n5/4P3/2NB1P2/1rPK1P1P/R7 w - - 3 27

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