Chess Puzzle #0O8fL — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f1; rooks c2/d1; pawns a2/b3/c3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king d7; rook f5; bishop b6; pawns a6/b5/d6/e4/f6. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke2 — king f1→e2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf2+ — rook f5→f2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Ke1 (king e2→e1).
3. Best move: Rxc2 — rook f2→c2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short, skewer. The key move Rxf2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/3k4/pb1p1p2/1p3r2/4p3/1PP4P/P1R2PP1/3R1K2 w - - 0 39

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