Chess Puzzle #2FkTI — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; bishop b7; knight c5; pawns d6/f2/g3/h3. Black: king g7; rook d8; bishop d7; pawns a6/e5/f6/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb5 — bishop d7→b5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Ne6+ — knight c5→e6, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g7→f7).
3. Best move: Nxd8+ — knight e6→d8, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move Nxd8+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/1B1b2kp/p2P1pp1/2N1p3/8/6PP/5P1K/8 b - - 0 35

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