Chess Puzzle #1w65l — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king d3; queen d8; pawns a4/b2/e3/f4/g5/h4. Black: king g7; rook c1; bishop b4; pawns a5/f7/g6/h5. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e4 — pawn e3→e4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook c1→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kc4 (king d3→c4).
3. Best move: Rxd8 — rook d1→d8, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, short, skewer. The key move is Rd1+.

Position data

FEN: 3Q4/5pk1/6p1/p5Pp/Pb3P1P/3KP3/1P6/2r5 w - - 13 43

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