Chess Puzzle #1gzK7 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f3; knight d3; pawns a3/b2/c3/d4/f4/h3. Black: king e6; knight e4; pawns a4/b5/e7/f5/h4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc5+ — knight d3→c5, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nxc5 — knight e4→c5, captures knight. Opponent replies dxc5 (pawn d4→c5, captures knight).
3. Best move: Kd5 — king e6→d5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, knight endgame, short. The key move Nxc5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/4p3/4k3/1p3p2/p2PnP1p/P1PN1K1P/1P6/8 w - - 3 47

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