Chess Puzzle #1Frd6 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; queen e3; rooks d2/e1; pawns c3/e6/g3/h4. Black: king g8; queen c4; rooks e7/f5; pawns a5/b6/c7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf6 — rook f5→f6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd8+ — rook d2→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Rf8 (rook f6→f8).
3. Best move: Rxf8+ — rook d8→f8, captures rook, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Rxf8+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/2p1r2p/1p2P1p1/p4r2/2q4P/2P1Q1P1/3R3K/4R3 b - - 1 35

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