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

Position

White: king f1; bishops b7/f2; knight g4; pawns b4/d3/g2/h3. Black: king h7; rook e8; bishop h4; knight c3; pawns a6/b5/d6/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf2 — bishop h4→f2, captures bishop. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nf6+ — knight g4→f6, gives check. Opponent replies Kg6 (king h7→g6).
3. Best move: Nxe8 — knight f6→e8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, fork, short. The key move is Nf6+.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/1B5k/p2p3p/1p6/1P4Nb/2nP3P/5BP1/5K2 b - - 4 38

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