Chess Puzzle #03IYz — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks c1/e3; pawns a3/b3/f2/f4/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rooks d3/d5; pawns a7/c3/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: g3 — pawn g2→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d3→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Rxd1 (rook c1→d1, captures rook).
3. Best move: Rxd1+ — rook d5→d1, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king g1→g2).
4. Best move: c2 — pawn c3→c2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, endgame, long, rook endgame. The key move Rxd1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p4p1p/6p1/3r4/5P2/PPprR3/5PPP/2R3K1 w - - 2 34

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