Chess Puzzle #rjzIb — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; rooks b1/e2; pawns a4/c2/c4/e4/f3/g6/h5. Black: king d6; rook g7; bishop b6; knight f5; pawns a7/c5/d4/e5/f4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ree1 — rook e2→e1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Ng3 — knight f5→g3. Opponent replies Rh1 (rook e1→h1).
3. Best move: Nxh1 — knight g3→h1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, short. The key move is Ng3.

Position data

FEN: 8/p5r1/1b1k2P1/2p1pn1P/P1PpPp2/5P2/2P1R1K1/1R6 w - - 0 40

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