Chess Puzzle #2FhFu — Intermediate, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f2; rook e1; bishop c1; pawns a3/b2/c3/f3/h2. Black: king g8; rook d3; knight d5; pawns a6/b5/e5/f6/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g5 — pawn g7→g5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ke2 — king f2→e2. Opponent replies Nf4+ (knight d5→f4, gives check).
3. Best move: Bxf4 — bishop c1→f4, captures knight.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move is Ke2.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/6p1/p4p1p/1p1np3/8/P1Pr1P2/1P3K1P/2B1R3 b - - 1 31

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