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

Position

White: king g3; rook g2; knight e3; pawns a4/d3/f3. Black: king d8; rook f8; pawns a7/b6/c5/d6/h4. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kh3 — king g3→h3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf3+ — rook f8→f3, captures pawn, gives check. Opponent replies Kxh4 (king h3→h4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rxe3 — rook f3→e3, captures knight.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, short. The key move Rxf3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3k1r2/p7/1p1p4/2p5/P6p/3PNPK1/6R1/8 w - - 0 38

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