Chess Puzzle #0FJE5 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen a5; rook d3; knight c5; pawns a2/b3/f2/g3/h2. Black: king g8; queen f6; rook d8; knight d4; pawns a7/c6/f7/g6/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nf3+ — knight d4→f3, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf3 — rook d3→f3, captures knight. Opponent replies Rd1+ (rook d8→d1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kg2 — king g1→g2.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxf3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/p4p1p/2p2qp1/Q1N5/3n4/1P1R2P1/P4P1P/6K1 b - - 4 29

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