Chess Puzzle #1PR9G — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b2; rook g1; knight c4; pawns a5/b3/c2/f3/h2. Black: king d7; rook f8; knight d5; pawns a7/b4/c6/g5/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf3 — rook f8→f3, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ne5+ — knight c4→e5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king d7→e7).
3. Best move: Nxf3 — knight e5→f3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Ne5+.

Position data

FEN: 5r2/p2k3p/2p3p1/P2n2p1/1pN5/1P3P2/1KP4P/6R1 b - - 1 33

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