Chess Puzzle #2I3N3 — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; rook d1; bishop b6; pawns b3/c3/f4/g3/h2. Black: king g8; rook c8; bishop f5; pawns a6/b7/f7/g6/h7. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rxc3 — rook c8→c3, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rd8+ — rook d1→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Kg7 (king g8→g7).
3. Best move: Bd4+ — bishop b6→d4, gives check. Opponent replies f6 (pawn f7→f6).
4. Best move: Bxc3 — bishop d4→c3, captures rook.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, long. The key move is Rd8+.

Position data

FEN: 2r3k1/1p3p1p/pB4p1/5b2/5P2/1PP3P1/6KP/3R4 b - - 0 27

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