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

Position

White: king g1; rook f1; bishop g5; pawns a2/b2/g2/h2. Black: king c8; queen d3; pawns a7/b7/c7/e4/h7. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: e3 — pawn e4→e3. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rf8+ — rook f1→f8, gives check. Opponent replies Kd7 (king c8→d7).
3. Best move: Rd8+ — rook f8→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Ke6 (king d7→e6).
4. Best move: Rxd3 — rook d8→d3, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, long, skewer. The key move is Rf8+.

Position data

FEN: 2k5/ppp4p/8/6B1/4p3/3q4/PP4PP/5RK1 b - - 1 24

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