Chess Puzzle #1O8yu — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; queen g3; rook f2; pawns a2/b2/c3/g2/h3. Black: king h8; queen e1; rooks e7/e8; pawns a7/c6/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 4 points of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf7 — rook e7→f7. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf7 — rook f2→f7, captures rook. Opponent replies Qxg3+ (queen e1→g3, captures queen, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxg3 — king h2→g3, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, hanging piece, short. The key move Rxf7 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 4r2k/p3r1p1/2p4p/8/8/2P3QP/PP3RPK/4q3 b - - 4 35

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