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

Position

White: king g2; queen e1; rook a1; knights e2/g3; pawns a3/b2/c4/d4. Black: king g8; queen h4; rook f3; knight h5; pawns a5/b7/c6/d5/e4/g7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxg3+ — rook f3→g3, captures knight, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nxg3 — knight e2→g3, captures rook. Opponent replies Nf4+ (knight h5→f4, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg1 — king g2→g1.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move Nxg3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1p4p1/2p5/p2p3n/2PPp2q/P4rN1/1P2N1K1/R3Q3 b - - 3 30

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