Chess Puzzle #0CdMn — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook b6; knight c7; pawns a2/b3/f4/g5/h2. Black: king g8; rook a8; bishop d2; pawns a5/c5/e6/f7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra7 — rook a8→a7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb8+ — rook b6→b8, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king g8→g7).
3. Best move: Ne8+ — knight c7→e8, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move is Rb8+.

Position data

FEN: r5k1/2N2p1p/1R2p1p1/p1p3P1/5P2/1P6/P2b3P/6K1 b - - 3 32

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