Chess Puzzle #0yz5v — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king c1; rooks a6/h1; knight e2; pawns a2/b2/c2/f4/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rooks c7/f8; knight b4; pawns a7/f7/g7/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ra3 — rook a6→a3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxc2+ — rook c7→c2, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kb1 (king c1→b1).
3. Best move: Rxe2 — rook c2→e2, captures knight.

Tactical themes

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

Position data

FEN: 5rk1/p1r2ppp/R7/8/1n3P2/6P1/PPP1N2P/2K4R w - - 1 22

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