Chess Puzzle #05Qqv — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen d1; rooks c1/d2; pawns a2/b3/c6/d5/f2/g3/h3. Black: king g8; queen b4; rooks e4/e8; bishop f8; pawns a5/f7/g7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rdc2 — rook d2→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Re1+ — rook e4→e1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
3. Best move: Rxd1 — rook e1→d1, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, fork, middlegame, short. The key move is Re1+.

Position data

FEN: 4rbk1/5pp1/2P5/p2P4/1q2r3/1P4PP/P2R1P2/2RQ2K1 w - - 1 32

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