Chess Puzzle #202y0 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen e4; rook f1; knight g7; pawns a2/c3/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen b2; rook a8; bishop c5; pawns a7/b7/c6/f7/g5. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxf2+ — bishop c5→f2, captures pawn, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxf2 — rook f1→f2, captures bishop. Opponent replies Qxf2+ (queen b2→f2, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Kxf2 — king g1→f2, captures queen.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, master, short. The key move Rxf2 wins material.

Position data

FEN: r5k1/pp3pN1/2p5/2b3p1/4Q3/2P4P/Pq3PP1/5RK1 b - - 0 25

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