Chess Puzzle #17V7y — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook f1; bishop e3; knight d4; pawns a4/d5/e4/f2/g2/h2. Black: king g8; rook c4; bishop g7; pawns a6/b7/d6/e7/f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc1 — rook f1→c1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxc1+ — rook c4→c1, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Bxc1 (bishop e3→c1, captures rook).
3. Best move: Bxd4 — bishop g7→d4, captures knight.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxc1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/1p2ppbp/p2p2p1/3P4/P1rNP3/4B3/5PPP/5RK1 w - - 1 22

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