Chess Puzzle #1KRuc — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c2; rooks d5/h1; bishop e2; pawns a2/c3/f3/g4. Black: king g8; rooks c8/e8; knight c6; pawns a7/e7/g6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd3 — bishop e2→d3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nb4+ — knight c6→b4, gives check. Opponent replies Kd2 (king c2→d2).
3. Best move: Nxd5 — knight b4→d5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, master, pin, short. The key move is Nb4+.

Position data

FEN: 2r1r1k1/p3p3/2n3p1/3R4/6P1/2P2P2/P1K1B3/7R w - - 1 28

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