Chess Puzzle #1u2Uj — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king e2; queen b1; knight e4; pawns b3/c5/f2. Black: king f7; queen h3; rook b4; pawns a6/d6/e5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: d5 — pawn d6→d5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ng5+ — knight e4→g5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king f7→e7).
3. Best move: Nxh3 — knight g5→h3, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Ng5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5k2/p2p4/2P1p3/1r2N3/1P5q/4KP2/1Q6 b - - 2 38

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