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

Position

White: king e4; rook h2; bishop f4; pawns a2/b2/c3/e5/g5. Black: king c6; rook d7; pawns a6/b5/c4/e6/f7/g6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh7 — rook h2→h7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: f5+ — pawn f7→f5, gives check. Opponent replies exf6 (pawn e5→f6, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rxh7 — rook d7→h7, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, discovered attack, endgame, short. The key move is f5+.

Position data

FEN: 8/3r1p2/p1k1p1p1/1p2P1P1/2p1KB2/2P5/PP5R/8 w - - 2 53

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