Chess Puzzle #2B1na — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook f2; knight d2; pawns a5/b2/e6/h2. Black: king f4; rook h3; knight d5; pawns a6/b7/c5/f3. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxf3+ — rook f2→f3, captures pawn, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf3 — rook h3→f3, captures rook. Opponent replies Nxf3 (knight d2→f3, captures rook).
3. Best move: Kxf3 — king f4→f3, captures knight.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, master, short. The key move Rxf3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1p6/p3P3/P1pn4/5k2/5p1r/1P1N1R1P/6K1 w - - 0 48

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