Chess Puzzle #3Hu5a — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king d2; rooks a3/f2; pawns b2/c3/d3/g3/h2. Black: king e6; rooks d6/d8; pawns b3/e5/f5/h5. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rf3 — rook f2→f3. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: e4 — pawn e5→e4. Opponent replies Rf1 (rook f3→f1).
3. Best move: Rxd3+ — rook d6→d3, captures pawn, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxd3+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 3r4/8/3rk3/4pp1p/8/RpPP2P1/1P1K1R1P/8 w - - 8 37

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