Chess Puzzle #Jj1XS — Expert, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; rook e1; bishops b2/c4; pawns a2/b3/d6/g2/h2. Black: king e8; rook c8; knight e4; pawns a5/b4/f5/g6/h7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd1 — rook e1→d1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nf2+ — knight e4→f2, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king h1→g1).
3. Best move: Nxd1 — knight f2→d1, captures rook. Opponent replies Bb5+ (bishop c4→b5, gives check).
4. Best move: Kf7 — king e8→f7.

Tactical themes

advantage, defensive move, endgame, fork, long. The key move is Nf2+.

Position data

FEN: 2r1k3/7p/3P2p1/p4p2/1pB1n3/1P6/PB4PP/4R2K w - - 0 43

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