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

Position

White: king e3; rooks b2/d1; bishop f3; pawns a2/c4/d7/h2. Black: king a6; rook d8; bishop g6; knight d6; pawns a5/b6/c7/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c5 — pawn c4→c5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nc4+ — knight d6→c4, gives check. Opponent replies Kf4 (king e3→f4).
3. Best move: Nxb2 — knight c4→b2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Nc4+.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/2pP3p/kp1n2b1/p7/2P5/4KB2/PR5P/3R4 w - - 5 39

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