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

Position

White: king g1; queen a6; rook f1; pawns c2/c3/e4/g2/h2. Black: king g6; rooks c8/f8; bishop c4; pawns f6/h7. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf6+ — rook f1→f6, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf6 — rook f8→f6, captures rook. Opponent replies Qxf6+ (queen a6→f6, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxf6 — king g6→f6, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move Rxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2r2r2/7p/Q4pk1/8/2b1P3/2P5/2P3PP/5RK1 w - - 1 29

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