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

Position

White: king g2; rook e1; pawns a2/b2/d7/g3. Black: king g8; rooks c8/h5; knight f2; pawns a6/b7/f5/g6. Black is ahead by 8 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rh2+ — rook h5→h2, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxh2 — king g2→h2, captures rook. Opponent replies Rd8 (rook c8→d8).
3. Best move: Re8+ — rook e1→e8, gives check. Opponent replies Kf7 (king g8→f7).
4. Best move: Rxd8 — rook e8→d8, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, exposed king, hanging piece, long. The key move Kxh2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/1p1P4/p5p1/5p1r/8/6P1/PP3nK1/4R3 b - - 0 35

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