Chess Puzzle #3Z0AF — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g3; rook d2; bishop d3; pawns b3/d4/f4/g2/g4. Black: king h6; rook e7; knight c3; pawns a5/b6/d5/f6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rc2 — rook d2→c2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Re3+ — rook e7→e3, gives check. Opponent replies Kh4 (king g3→h4).
3. Best move: Rxd3 — rook e3→d3, captures bishop.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, fork, master, short. The key move is Re3+.

Position data

FEN: 8/4r3/1p3p1k/p2p4/3P1PP1/1PnB2K1/3R2P1/8 w - - 3 42

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