Chess Puzzle #0J2Ew — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook d2; knight d7; pawns c4/e5/f2/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rook d8; bishop f3; pawns a7/e6/f7/g7/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bc6 — bishop f3→c6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Nf6+ — knight d7→f6, gives check. Opponent replies gxf6 (pawn g7→f6, captures knight).
3. Best move: Rxd8+ — rook d2→d8, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, discovered attack, endgame, short. The key move Rxd8+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/p2N1ppp/4p3/4P3/2P5/5bP1/3R1P1P/6K1 b - - 2 29

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