Chess Puzzle #0Y3US — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king b1; queen f4; rooks d1/d6; pawns a2/b2/c2/e4/g5/h5. Black: king g8; queen e7; rook c8; bishop b7; pawns a6/c4/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd8+ — rook d6→d8, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd8 — rook c8→d8, captures rook. Opponent replies Rxd8+ (rook d1→d8, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Qxd8 — queen e7→d8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxd8 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/1b2qp1p/p2R2p1/6PP/2p1PQ2/8/PPP5/1K1R4 w - - 0 27

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