Chess Puzzle #0GK5A — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; rooks e1/e3; pawns a4/b4/c3/d4/f4/g5/h4. Black: king g6; rooks b7/e8; bishop f8; pawns a6/c6/d5/e6/f5/h5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd6 — bishop f8→d6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxe6+ — rook e3→e6, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Rxe6 (rook e8→e6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Rxe6+ — rook e1→e6, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king g6→g7).
4. Best move: Rxd6 — rook e6→d6, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, long. The key move Rxe6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4rb2/1r6/p1p1p1k1/3p1pPp/PP1P1P1P/2P1R3/7K/4R3 b - - 3 37

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