Chess Puzzle #2d0f8 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g2; queen d2; rook d1; pawns a3/c4/d3/f3/g3/h4. Black: king h7; queen e5; rook e3; pawns a4/c5/f7/g6/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: f4 — pawn f3→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Re2+ — rook e3→e2, gives check. Opponent replies Kf1 (king g2→f1).
3. Best move: Rxd2 — rook e2→d2, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Re2+.

Position data

FEN: 8/5p1k/6p1/2p1q2p/p1P4P/P2PrPP1/3Q2K1/3R4 w - - 2 34

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