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

Position

White: king g1; rooks b7/c1; pawns c4/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook a2; knight d4; pawns a6/f6/g7/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c5 — pawn c4→c5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ne2+ — knight d4→e2, gives check. Opponent replies Kh1 (king g1→h1).
3. Best move: Nxc1 — knight e2→c1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Ne2+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1R4p1/p4p2/7p/2Pn4/8/r5PP/2R3K1 w - - 0 34

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