Chess Puzzle #1tpGE — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king d4; bishop f2; pawns e5/h3/h4. Black: king b7; knight f4; pawns c6/e6/g6. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bg3 — bishop f2→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ne2+ — knight f4→e2, gives check. Opponent replies Ke4 (king d4→e4).
3. Best move: Nxg3+ — knight e2→g3, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move Nxg3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/1k6/2p1p1p1/4P3/3K1n1P/7P/5B2/8 w - - 4 43

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