Chess Puzzle #25v2d — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; rooks b6/d7; pawns g2/g4. Black: king g8; rook d1; knight d6; pawns b5/e5/f7/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Nc4 — knight d6→c4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rb8+ — rook b6→b8, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king g8→g7).
3. Best move: Rxd1 — rook d7→d1, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move is Rb8+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/3R1p1p/1R1n2p1/1p2p3/6P1/8/6PK/3r4 b - - 7 33

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