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

Position

White: king g7; rooks f1/f5; bishop e3; pawns a3/e4/f2/h3. Black: king e8; rook f8; bishop e7; knight f3; pawns a6/b5/b7/c7/g5/h4. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf6+ — bishop e7→f6, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf6 — rook f5→f6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxf6 (rook f8→f6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxf6 — king g7→f6, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Rxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4kr2/1pp1b1K1/p7/1p3Rp1/4P2p/P3Bn1P/5P2/5R2 b - - 8 33

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