Chess Puzzle #1I7UW — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen f3; rook e1; bishop b5; pawns a4/b2/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen b4; rook d8; bishop a7; pawns f7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Re8+ — rook e1→e8, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxe8 — rook d8→e8, captures rook. Opponent replies Bxe8 (bishop b5→e8, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qe1+ — queen b4→e1, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxe8 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/b4p1p/6p1/1B6/Pq6/5Q1P/1P3PP1/4R1K1 w - - 3 28

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