Chess Puzzle #1KvjG — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; rook a1; bishop c1; knight f5; pawns a2/c2/c3/f2/g2. Black: king c8; rooks d1/g8; knight a5; pawns a7/b7/c7/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc4 — knight a5→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ne7+ — knight f5→e7, gives check. Opponent replies Kb8 (king c8→b8).
3. Best move: Nxg8 — knight e7→g8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Ne7+.

Position data

FEN: 2k3r1/ppp4p/8/n4N2/8/2P5/P1P2PPK/R1Br4 b - - 2 18

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