Chess Puzzle #3tjxO — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king h2; queen d1; rooks e3/g1; pawns a2/b2/d5/e4/g2. Black: king g8; queen g4; rooks f4/g6; pawns a6/b5/c7/d6/g7/h4. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qg3+ — queen g4→g3, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxg3 — rook e3→g3, captures queen. Opponent replies hxg3+ (pawn h4→g3, captures rook, gives check).
3. Best move: Kh3 — king h2→h3.

Tactical themes

advantage, endgame, short. The key move Rxg3 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/2p3p1/p2p2r1/1p1P4/4Prqp/4R3/PP4PK/3Q2R1 b - - 1 35

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