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

Position

White: king e2; bishop e5; knight a5; pawns d5/e6/f4/g5/h4. Black: king e8; bishop d6; knight b5; pawns a6/f5/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc4 — knight a5→c4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxe5 — bishop d6→e5, captures bishop. Opponent replies Nxe5 (knight c4→e5, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Nc3+ — knight b5→c3, gives check. Opponent replies Kf3 (king e2→f3).
4. Best move: Nxd5 — knight c3→d5, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, exposed king, long. The key move Bxe5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4k3/7p/p2bP1p1/Nn1PBpP1/5P1P/8/4K3/8 w - - 14 52

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