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

Position

White: king g3; rook g7; bishop c5; pawns a3/b4/g4. Black: king e8; rook b8; knight f7; pawns a6/c6/d5/e6/g5. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e5 — pawn e6→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rg8+ — rook g7→g8, gives check. Opponent replies Kd7 (king e8→d7).
3. Best move: Rxb8 — rook g8→b8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short, skewer. The key move is Rg8+.

Position data

FEN: 1r2k3/5nR1/p1p1p3/2Bp2p1/1P4P1/P5K1/8/8 b - - 7 43

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