Chess Puzzle #2AwtN — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; rook g4; knight e4; pawns b3/c4/f2/g3/h4. Black: king h8; rook a2; knight f5; pawns a7/b7/f6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kg2 — king h2→g2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ne3+ — knight f5→e3, gives check. Opponent replies Kh3 (king g2→h3).
3. Best move: Nxg4 — knight e3→g4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, pin, short. The key move is Ne3+.

Position data

FEN: 7k/pp6/5p2/5n2/2P1N1RP/1P4P1/r4P1K/8 w - - 0 38

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