Chess Puzzle #KPz1h — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; rook d5; knight d3; pawns a2/f4/g3/h4. Black: king c7; rook b2; pawns a3/c5/d4/f5/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nxb2 — knight d3→b2, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: axb2 — pawn a3→b2, captures knight. Opponent replies Rxc5+ (rook d5→c5, captures pawn, gives check).
3. Best move: Kb6 — king c7→b6.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move axb2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/2k4p/6p1/2pR1p2/3p1P1P/p2N2P1/Pr4K1/8 w - - 3 42

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