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

Position

White: king e2; rook a2; bishop c3; pawns d2/g2/g3/h4. Black: king c1; rook d6; knight g4; pawns a6/e5/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb2+ — bishop c3→b2, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kb1 — king c1→b1. Opponent replies Bxe5 (bishop b2→e5, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Nxe5 — knight g4→e5, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move is Kb1.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/p2r4/4p2p/6nP/2B3P1/R2PK1P1/2k5 w - - 19 59

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