Chess Puzzle #0Dg5M — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen d1; rook d3; pawns b2/b3/c2/f3/g2/h2. Black: king f7; queen b7; rook g8; bishop e7; pawns a6/b5/f6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd8 — rook g8→d8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd8 — rook d3→d8, captures rook. Opponent replies Bxd8 (bishop e7→d8, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qxd8 — queen d1→d8, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxd8 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6r1/1q2bk1p/p4p2/1p6/8/1P1R1P2/1PP3PP/3Q2K1 b - - 0 26

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