Chess Puzzle #17qK9 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f1; rooks d1/d2; knight f3; pawns a2/b2/f2/g2/h3. Black: king f6; rooks d6/d8; bishop d4; pawns b5/c5/f5/g6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxb2 — bishop d4→b2, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxd6+ — rook d2→d6, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Rxd6 (rook d8→d6, captures rook).
3. Best move: Rxd6+ — rook d1→d6, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Rxd6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/8/3r1kp1/1pp2p2/3b4/5N1P/PP1R1PP1/3R1K2 b - - 6 35

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