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

Position

White: king h1; rook f1; bishop b2; knight c3; pawns a4/b3/c2/e5/g2/g4. Black: king g7; rook a8; bishop e7; knight e6; pawns a5/b7/c6/d5. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Ne2 — knight c3→e2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rh8+ — rook a8→h8, gives check. Opponent replies Kg1 (king h1→g1).
3. Best move: Bc5+ — bishop e7→c5, gives check.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move is Rh8+.

Position data

FEN: r7/1p2b1k1/2p1n3/p2pP3/P5P1/1PN5/1BP3P1/5R1K w - - 1 29

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