Chess Puzzle #31B7U — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f2; bishop d3; knight h6; pawns a2/b2/d4/g2. Black: king f4; bishops c8/d6; pawns a5/b6/d5/e6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd7 — bishop c8→d7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: g3+ — pawn g2→g3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg5 (king f4→g5).
3. Best move: Nf7+ — knight h6→f7, gives check. Opponent replies Kf6 (king g5→f6).
4. Best move: Nxd6 — knight f7→d6, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, long, master. The key move is g3+.

Position data

FEN: 2b5/8/1p1bp2N/p2p4/3P1k2/3B4/PP3KP1/8 b - - 1 30

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