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

Position

White: king h2; queen e5; rook d4; bishop f1; pawns d3/e4/f2/g2. Black: king g8; queen b2; rook b8; knight d1; pawns e6/f7/g6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd8+ — rook d4→d8, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxd8 — rook b8→d8, captures rook. Opponent replies Qxb2 (queen e5→b2, captures queen).
3. Best move: Nxb2 — knight d1→b2, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, hanging piece, short. The key move Rxd8 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 1r4k1/5p2/4p1p1/4Q3/3RP3/3P4/1q3PPK/3n1B2 w - - 3 45

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