Chess Puzzle #27Tga — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; rook d7; bishop a4; pawns a2/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; rook f5; knight c6; pawns a7/b6/f7/g7/h6. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne5 — knight c6→e5. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd8+ — rook d7→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Kh7 (king g8→h7).
3. Best move: Bc2 — bishop a4→c2. Opponent replies g6 (pawn g7→g6).
4. Best move: Bxf5 — bishop c2→f5, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, long, pin. The key move is Rd8+.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/p2R1pp1/1pn4p/5r2/B7/7P/P4PPK/8 b - - 6 34

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