Chess Puzzle #0f6A0 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; bishop e1; knight b3; pawns a4/b4/c5/d4/f3/g2/h3. Black: king h7; rook g6; knight e3; pawns c7/f4/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf2 — bishop e1→f2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxg2+ — rook g6→g2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kh1 (king g1→h1).
3. Best move: Rxf2 — rook g2→f2, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

crushing, deflection, endgame, short. The key move Rxg2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/2p3pk/6rp/2P5/PP1P1p2/1N2nP1P/6P1/4B1K1 w - - 1 40

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