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

Position

White: king f2; queen c2; rooks c1/g1; pawns a3/b4/d3/e4/f3. Black: king g8; rooks b8/c8; bishop d4; pawns e6/f7/g7/h6. White is ahead by 7 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ke2 — king f2→e2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxc2+ — rook c8→c2, captures queen, gives check. Opponent replies Rxc2 (rook c1→c2, captures rook).
3. Best move: Bxg1 — bishop d4→g1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxc2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 1rr3k1/5pp1/4p2p/8/1P1bP3/P2P1P2/2Q2K2/2R3R1 w - - 1 33

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