Chess Puzzle #1Ut6m — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; rook d7; bishop b3; pawns a3/b4/c4/f7/g2/h4. Black: king f6; rook f8; bishop d6; pawns a7/b6/c7/g6/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf7 — rook f8→f7, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf7+ — rook d7→f7, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf7 (king f6→f7, captures rook).
3. Best move: c5+ — pawn c4→c5, gives check. Opponent replies Ke7 (king f7→e7).
4. Best move: cxd6+ — pawn c5→d6, captures bishop, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, discovered attack, discovered check, endgame, long. The key move Rxf7+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 5r2/p1pR1P1p/1p1b1kp1/8/1PP4P/PB6/6P1/7K b - - 0 34

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