Chess Puzzle #1tOu4 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook a1; bishops c1/c8; pawns a2/b2/c3/f2/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rook f6; bishop g7; knight e1; pawns a7/b6/c5/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg5 — bishop c1→g5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nf3+ — knight e1→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king g1→g2).
3. Best move: Nxg5 — knight f3→g5, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Nf3+.

Position data

FEN: 2B3k1/p5bp/1p3rp1/2p5/8/2P3P1/PP3P1P/R1B1n1K1 w - - 0 23

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