How can white gain a slight advantage in this position? (puzzle for beginners)

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Try solving the following puzzle authored by me (for beginners).

White to move and gain a slight advantage, despite being a Queen down for a bishop at present:

[FEN "2k1r3/pp6/n5q1/1N3p2/8/3B4/5PPP/5RK1 w - - 0 1"]

Not only drawing chances, but also starting a good fight for the win! — David, Jun 13, 2021 at 12:30
Thanks @David good point, I have edited the title and the content accordingly — Amit Dash, Jun 13, 2021 at 12:39

Brian Towers · Accepted Answer · 2021-06-13 16:12:17Z

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[FEN "2k1r3/pp6/n5q1/1N3p2/8/3B4/5PPP/5RK1 w - - 0 1"]

1. Bxf5 Qxf5 2. Nd6

and a cute family fork wins the queen. White is up a pawn.

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answered Jun 13, 2021 at 15:42

12358

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That's right, good one @12358
– Amit Dash
Jun 13, 2021 at 16:15
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Possibly worth mentioning that Black cannot refuse the bishop since it's forking the king and queen.
– ryanyuyu
Jun 14, 2021 at 18:29

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