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

Position

White: king f2; rook c3; bishop e4; pawns a2/b3/c2/g2/h3. Black: king e7; rook g5; pawns a5/c5/c7/e6/f4/f7/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Kf3 — king f2→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rg3+ — rook g5→g3, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf4 (king f3→f4, captures pawn).
3. Best move: Rxc3 — rook g3→c3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, short, skewer. The key move is Rg3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/2p1kp2/4p2p/p1p3r1/4Bp2/1PR4P/P1P2KP1/8 w - - 0 28

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