Chess Puzzle #21bo6 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen f6; bishop g2; pawns b2/c2/d3/g6. Black: king d6; rook e6; knight b6; pawns a4/b5/c5/d4. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bh3 — bishop g2→h3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf6 — rook e6→f6, captures queen. Opponent replies g7 (pawn g6→g7).
3. Best move: Rg6+ — rook f6→g6, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, master, master vs master, short. The key move Rxf6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/1n1krQP1/1pp5/p2p4/3P4/1PP3B1/6K1 w - - 1 46

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