Chess Puzzle #0olA8 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen b1; rook h1; pawns c2/c3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rooks d1/d8; pawns a6/c7/f7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qxd1 — queen b1→d1, captures rook. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd1+ — rook d8→d1, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king g1→h2).
3. Best move: Rxh1+ — rook d1→h1, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, short. The key move Rxd1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/2p2pp1/p6p/8/8/2P4P/2P2PP1/1Q1r2KR w - - 1 25

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