Chess Puzzle #25tN5 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rooks a6/e1; knight d2; pawns a2/b2/c3/d4/f2/h4. Black: king g7; rooks a8/f6; bishop e6; pawns a7/d5/f7. White is ahead by 3 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nb3 — knight d2→b3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg6+ — rook f6→g6, gives check. Opponent replies Kf1 (king g1→f1).
3. Best move: Bh3+ — bishop e6→h3, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move is Rg6+.

Position data

FEN: r7/p4pk1/R3br2/3p4/3P3P/2P5/PP1N1P2/4R1K1 w - - 1 32

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