Chess Puzzle #0op2b — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; rooks g4/h1; pawns a3/b2/d5/f2. Black: king g8; queen e7; rook f5; pawns a6/b6/b7. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf8 — king g8→f8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rh8+ — rook h1→h8, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king f8→f7).
3. Best move: Rh7+ — rook h8→h7, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, queen rook endgame, short. The key move is Rh8+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1p2q3/pp6/3P1r2/6R1/P7/1P3PK1/7R b - - 0 41

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