Chess Puzzle #BV8kz — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; rook d2; knight b3; pawns b2/c3/f2/h2. Black: king f5; rook a2; pawns e5/f4/f6/g4. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc5 — knight b3→c5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: f3+ — pawn f4→f3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg3 (king g2→g3).
3. Best move: Ra1 — rook a2→a1.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move is f3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/5p2/4pk2/5pp1/1NP5/rP1R1PKP/8 w - - 4 43

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