Chess Puzzle #2A3JV — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen e2; rooks b6/f1; bishop d3; pawns a3/d4/e3/g2/h2. Black: king g8; queen g5; rooks c8/f8; bishop f3; pawns a4/e6/g7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf3 — rook f1→f3, captures bishop. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rc1+ — rook c8→c1, gives check. Opponent replies Qf1 (queen e2→f1).
3. Best move: Rxf1+ — rook c1→f1, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, middlegame, short. The key move Rxf1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2r2rk1/6p1/1R2p2p/6q1/p2P4/P2BPb2/4Q1PP/5RK1 w - - 0 28

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