Chess Puzzle #T1s1q — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c4; knight d1; pawns a3/b2/e5/g6/h4. Black: king c6; knight d7; pawns d3/e6/f5/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: b4 — pawn b2→b4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Nxe5+ — knight d7→e5, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kd4 (king c4→d4).
3. Best move: Nxg6 — knight e5→g6, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, knight endgame, short. The key move Nxe5+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/3n4/2k1p1P1/4Pp1p/2K4P/P2p4/1P6/3N4 w - - 1 53

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