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

Position

White: king b1; queen c3; rooks g1/g2; pawns a2/b2/d5/f2/h2. Black: king g8; queen f4; rooks a8/e4; pawns a7/b6/c7/d6/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc4 — rook e4→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxg6+ — rook g2→g6, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies hxg6 (pawn h7→g6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Rxg6+ — rook g1→g6, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g8→f7).
4. Best move: Qg7+ — queen c3→g7, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long, sacrifice. The key move Rxg6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: r5k1/p1p4p/1p1p2p1/3P4/4rq2/2Q5/PP3PRP/1K4R1 b - - 3 24

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