Chess Puzzle #2lZL7 — Intermediate, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e4; rook f3; knight d6; pawns d4/f2/f6/g3/h4. Black: king e7; rook b2; knight c6; pawns b4/e6/g6/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kxd6 — king e7→d6, captures knight. Now White to move.
2. Best move: f7 — pawn f6→f7. Opponent replies Re2+ (rook b2→e2, gives check).
3. Best move: Kd3 — king e4→d3.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move is f7.

Position data

FEN: 8/4k3/2nNpPp1/7p/1p1PK2P/5RP1/1r3P2/8 b - - 0 48

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