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

Position

White: king g1; queen f3; rooks a1/f1; knight a7; pawns a3/c4/c6/e3/g4/h3. Black: king c7; queen e5; rooks h6/h8; knight f6; pawns e6/f7/g5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nb5+ — knight a7→b5, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Kb6 — king c7→b6. Opponent replies c5+ (pawn c4→c5, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxb5 — king b6→b5, captures knight.

Tactical themes

defensive move, equality, middlegame, short. The key move is Kb6.

Position data

FEN: 7r/N1k2p2/2P1pn1r/4q1p1/2P3P1/P3PQ1P/8/R4RK1 w - - 1 27

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