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

Position

White: king h1; queen e4; rook f3; knight f4; pawns a2/b2/c3/e5/g2/h3. Black: king g7; queen e7; rook d8; bishop b6; pawns a7/e6/g6/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rg3 — rook f3→g3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king h1→h2).
3. Best move: Bg1+ — bishop b6→g1, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move is Rd1+.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/p3q1kp/1b2p1p1/4P3/4QN2/2P2R1P/PP4P1/7K w - - 15 34

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