Chess Puzzle #FOV6q — Expert, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook d2; knight c2; pawns a2/b3/c3/d4/g3. Black: king g8; rook g4; bishop d3; pawns a5/b7/c6/d5/g6/g7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxg3+ — rook g4→g3, captures pawn, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kh2 — king g1→h2. Opponent replies Rf3 (rook g3→f3).
3. Best move: Ne1 — knight c2→e1.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, short. The key move is Kh2.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1p4p1/2p3p1/p2p4/3P2r1/1PPb2P1/P1NR4/6K1 b - - 2 30

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