Chess Puzzle #07GSL — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b2; rook d5; knight e8; pawns b3/f5/h4. Black: king b8; rook f7; bishop h3; pawns a7/b6/f6/h5. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf8 — rook f7→f8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd8+ — rook d5→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Kb7 (king b8→b7).
3. Best move: Nd6+ — knight e8→d6, gives check. Opponent replies Kc6 (king b7→c6).
4. Best move: Rxf8 — rook d8→f8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, discovered attack, endgame, long. The key move is Rd8+.

Position data

FEN: 1k2N3/p4r2/1p3p2/3R1P1p/7P/1P5b/1K6/8 b - - 2 50

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