Chess Puzzle #0DGE8 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f1; rooks b5/c3; bishop g6; pawns a2/b2/f5/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rooks d8/e7; knight f6; pawns a7/b6/g7/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: a4 — pawn a2→a4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kf2 (king f1→f2).
3. Best move: Ne4+ — knight f6→e4, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, master, short. The key move is Rd1+.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/p3r1p1/1p3nB1/1R3P1p/8/2R4P/PP4P1/5K2 w - - 4 34

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