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

Position

White: king d2; queen g2; rooks a1/g1; bishop f1; pawns a2/b2/c2/d5/e6. Black: king g8; queen f6; rooks a8/f5; pawns a6/b4/c5/d6/g5/g6. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd3 — bishop f1→d3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rf2+ — rook f5→f2, gives check. Opponent replies Ke1 (king d2→e1).
3. Best move: Rxg2 — rook f2→g2, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, fork, middlegame, short. The key move is Rf2+.

Position data

FEN: r5k1/8/p2pPqp1/2pP1rp1/1p6/8/PPPK2Q1/R4BR1 w - - 3 24

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