Chess Puzzle #nju7j — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; rook d6; knights b7/f2; pawns a3/b2/c5. Black: king h5; rook e2; pawns a7/f5/g5/h2. White is ahead by 5 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: c6 — pawn c5→c6. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf2+ — rook e2→f2, captures knight, gives check. Opponent replies Kh1 (king g2→h1).
3. Best move: g4 — pawn g5→g4.

Tactical themes

defensive move, endgame, equality, short. The key move Rxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/pN6/3R4/2P2ppk/8/P7/1P2rNKp/8 w - - 2 43

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