Chess Puzzle #2Cfz3 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b2; rooks e2/f6; knight d2; pawns a3/c3/h2. Black: king c8; rook d8; knights c5/d6; pawns a4/b6/c7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf4 — rook f6→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nd3+ — knight c5→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Kc2 (king b2→c2).
3. Best move: Nxf4 — knight d3→f4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Nd3+.

Position data

FEN: 2kr4/2p5/1p1n1R2/2n5/p7/P1P5/1K1NR2P/8 w - - 10 39

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