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

Position

White: king e3; rook b1; knight d4; pawns e4/f3/g3/h2. Black: king c4; rook d7; pawns b4/c3/f7/g5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc2 — knight d4→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd3+ — rook d7→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Ke2 (king e3→e2).
3. Best move: Rd2+ — rook d3→d2, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short. The key move is Rd3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/3r1p2/8/6p1/1pkNP3/2p1KPP1/7P/1R6 w - - 2 45

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