Chess Puzzle #27zAE — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h1; rooks a7/f7; pawns a2/c2/g2/h4. Black: king g8; rook d8; bishop f8; pawns a5/b6/c4/g7/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rfc7 — rook f7→c7. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd1+ — rook d8→d1, gives check. Opponent replies Kh2 (king h1→h2).
3. Best move: Bd6+ — bishop f8→d6, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move is Rd1+.

Position data

FEN: 3r1bk1/R4Rp1/1p6/p6p/2p4P/8/P1P3P1/7K w - - 0 28

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