Chess Puzzle #4y7o1 — Beginner, Black to move, endgame

Position

White: king e3; queen f6; knight b1; pawns b3/f4/g5/h2. Black: king d7; queen c2; knight c7; pawns a7/b4. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nd2 — knight b1→d2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nd5+ — knight c7→d5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke2 (king e3→e2).
3. Best move: Nxf6 — knight d5→f6, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, short. The key move is Nd5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/p1nk4/5Q2/6P1/1p3P2/1P2K3/2q4P/1N6 w - - 4 36

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