Chess Puzzle #113jV — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king a3; rook g8; bishop b6; pawns a5/b3/f3/g2. Black: king d7; rook d2; bishops c3/g6; pawns c6/e6/f7/h4. Black is ahead by 3 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bb1 — bishop g6→b1. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd8+ — rook g8→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king d7→e7).
3. Best move: Rxd2 — rook d8→d2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, master, short. The key move is Rd8+.

Position data

FEN: 6R1/3k1p2/1Bp1p1b1/P7/7p/KPb2P2/3r2P1/8 b - - 2 41

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