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

Position

White: king e3; bishops a5/b5; pawns a4/b2/g4/h3. Black: king e5; bishop c5; knight d4; pawns e4/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kd2 — king e3→d2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nb3+ — knight d4→b3, gives check. Opponent replies Kc3 (king d2→c3).
3. Best move: Nxa5 — knight b3→a5, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Nb3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/6p1/7p/BBb1k3/P2np1P1/4K2P/1P6/8 w - - 3 32

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