Chess Puzzle #1PK6M — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook f1; knight f3; pawns a2/c2/c3/d4/g2/h2. Black: king h8; rook f8; bishop d6; pawns a6/c7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nh4 — knight f3→h4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxh2+ — bishop d6→h2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh2 (king g1→h2, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Rxf1 — rook f8→f1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, deflection, endgame, short. The key move Bxh2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5r1k/2p3p1/p2b3p/8/3P4/2P2N2/P1P3PP/5RK1 w - - 0 28

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