Chess Puzzle #29kpC — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; rook e2; knight f7; pawns a2/b2/c2/d3/f2/g3. Black: king e6; rook g8; knight d5; pawns a6/b5/d4/e5/f5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nxe5 — knight f7→e5, captures pawn. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nf4+ — knight d5→f4, gives check. Opponent replies Kf1 (king g2→f1).
3. Best move: Nxe2 — knight f4→e2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, pin, short. The key move is Nf4+.

Position data

FEN: 6r1/5N2/p3k3/1p1npp2/3p4/3P2P1/PPP1RPK1/8 w - - 3 33

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