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

Position

White: king b1; queen e7; bishop d3; pawns a2/b2/c3/d4/f2/h5. Black: king h6; rooks c7/g8; bishop d7; pawns a7/b7/e6/f5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qf7 — queen e7→f7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg1+ — rook g8→g1, gives check. Opponent replies Kc2 (king b1→c2).
3. Best move: Ba4+ — bishop d7→a4, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Rg1+.

Position data

FEN: 6r1/pprbQ3/4p2k/5p1P/3P4/2PB4/PP3P2/1K6 w - - 3 29

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