Chess Puzzle #202B0 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e2; bishops b8/c4; pawns d4/e3/f2. Black: king e6; bishop e7; knight d5; pawns b5/e4/f5/g5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxb5 — bishop c4→b5, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nc3+ — knight d5→c3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf1 (king e2→f1).
3. Best move: Nxb5 — knight c3→b5, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Nc3+.

Position data

FEN: 1B6/4b3/4k3/1p1n1pp1/2BPp3/4P3/4KP2/8 w - - 0 34

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