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

Position

White: king h1; queen g2; rooks a1/f1; bishop h6; pawns a2/b2. Black: king g8; queen d4; rooks d8/e4; pawns a6/f7/g7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf4 — bishop h6→f4. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf4 — rook e4→f4, captures bishop. Opponent replies Rxf4 (rook f1→f4, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qxf4 — queen d4→f4, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, middlegame, short. The key move Rxf4 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3r2k1/5pp1/p6B/8/3qr3/8/PP4Q1/R4R1K w - - 2 26

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