Chess Puzzle #0v0eh — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen e6; rook e2; knight g2; pawns a4/b4/c3/d4/h2. Black: king h8; queen f3; rook g8; knight c4; pawns a5/d5/f6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxg2+ — rook g8→g2, captures knight, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxg2 — rook e2→g2, captures rook. Opponent replies Qd1+ (queen f3→d1, gives check).
3. Best move: Kf2 — king g1→f2.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxg2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6rk/7p/4Qp2/p2p4/PPnP4/2P2q2/4R1NP/6K1 b - - 0 39

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