Chess Puzzle #2Jt06 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen d3; rooks c5/d1; pawns a3/b4/d4/f2/g2/h3. Black: king g8; queen d6; rooks e6/e8; pawns a6/b5/c7/f6/g6/h7. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rdc1 — rook d1→c1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Re1+ — rook e6→e1, gives check. Opponent replies Qf1 (queen d3→f1).
3. Best move: Rxf1+ — rook e1→f1, captures queen, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, kingside attack, short. The key move Rxf1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4r1k1/2p4p/p2qrpp1/1pR5/1P1P4/P2Q3P/5PP1/3R2K1 w - - 2 35

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