Chess Puzzle #0PIY5 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king d3; rook d4; pawns a3/b4/f2/f4/g3/h4. Black: king e6; rook d7; pawns a7/b6/f5/g6/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxd4+ — rook d7→d4, captures rook, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxd4 — king d3→d4, captures rook. Opponent replies b5 (pawn b6→b5).
3. Best move: Kc5 — king d4→c5.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move Kxd4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/p2r4/1p2k1p1/5p1p/1P1R1P1P/P2K2P1/5P2/8 b - - 0 41

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