Chess Puzzle #EFHil — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook a1; bishop h4; knight c5; pawns b2/c3/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rooks d3/e2; bishop b7; pawns a6/e6/f7/g7/h7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd5 — bishop b7→d5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nxd3 — knight c5→d3, captures rook. Opponent replies Rg2+ (rook e2→g2, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf1 — king g1→f1.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, hanging piece, short. The key move Nxd3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1b3ppp/p3p3/2N5/7B/2Pr2P1/1P2r2P/R5K1 b - - 5 33

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