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

Position

White: king g1; rook g4; bishop e5; pawns a5/b4/d4/g2. Black: king h7; rooks e8/f2; pawns a6/b7/c6/g6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ref8 — rook e8→f8. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rh4+ — rook g4→h4, gives check. Opponent replies Kg8 (king h7→g8).
3. Best move: Rh8+ — rook h4→h8, gives check.

Tactical themes

endgame. The key move is Rh4+.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/1p5k/p1p3p1/P3B3/1P1P2R1/8/5rP1/6K1 b - - 1 43

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