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

Position

White: king g1; rook c1; bishop e2; pawns a6/b5/c4/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rook d8; bishop e6; pawns a7/b6/f5/g7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd1 — rook c1→d1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd1+ — rook d8→d1, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Bxd1 (bishop e2→d1, captures rook).
3. Best move: Bxc4 — bishop e6→c4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxd1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/p5pp/Pp2b3/1P3p2/2P5/7P/4BPP1/2R3K1 w - - 0 31

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