Chess Puzzle #3uCd3 — Beginner, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen c3; rook e1; bishop f1; pawns b2/c2/f4/f7/g3/h2. Black: king f8; queen a7; rook d4; pawns a6/b4/f5/g6/h6. White is ahead by 4 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Qc8+ — queen c3→c8, gives check. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rd8+ — rook d4→d8, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king g1→g2).
3. Best move: Rxc8 — rook d8→c8, captures queen.

Tactical themes

crushing, discovered attack, endgame, short. The key move is Rd8+.

Position data

FEN: 5k2/q4P2/p5pp/5p2/1p1r1P2/2Q3P1/1PP4P/4RBK1 w - - 0 30

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